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Broke 2 shocks in 2 outings, any ideas why?
marky:
Ive just put my old passenger side shock back on and noticed that the thread IS slightly bent. Does this point towards worn bushes? I think i might be getting close to an answer
davidlandy:
if the thread is bent then i reckon that shows that the shocker isnt able to move enough
Tommo:
hang on a second, which way up do the washers go??? everyones said 'the right way up' but no one has said which way is the right way up! got me all worried!
Range Rover Blues:
That's a good question. For off-road I prefer to fit them convex side inwards, you'll find them easier to fit that way too, if you fit them concave side in the thread might not reach for a start unless you can comress the bushes.
IIRC DeCarbon have a definite stop on the thread when you are tightening up which Pro-Comp don't have, it's oftne said to tighten the bushes just enough to eliminate play in them, you can always nip them up if they start to wear.
davidlandy:
mine are fitted -
top mount , the nut tightens onto the concave side of the washer
bottom mount , the top washer has the concave side facing upwards toward the shocker body, then the bush, thru the axle then the other bush then the next washer with the concave side facing downwards then the nut.
hope this makes sense!
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