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Old 12-23-2015, 03:01 PM
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You're fine; it's just annoying. If the shocks are still performing satisfactorily, you can just replace the bushings
And what if I don't replace the bushings
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And what if I don't replace the bushings
It's gonna be annoying, and there will be a delay in your shock dampening, which may affect your ride quality. I don't know for certain whether it would negatively impact the shocks themselves, but I don't think it would.
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Currently doing my cross country drive. Front bottom shock bushings have worn down to the point of causing clunking with turns. Is it still ok to drive? Shocks are a couple years old and I don't have the $500 this shop wants to replace all the shocks
Replace the $8 bushings.
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Originally Posted by Joecam18
And what if I don't replace the bushings
don't push clown
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Sorry bros. not trying to be a wiener. I'll install BPEs when I can get my hands on some! I tried to find replacement bushings but the guy at o'reilys laughed at me and said the bushings couldn't be replaced and advanced auto didn't have any replacements
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Sorry bros. not trying to be a wiener. I'll install BPEs when I can get my hands on some! I tried to find replacement bushings but the guy at o'reilys laughed at me and said the bushings couldn't be replaced and advanced auto didn't have any replacements
Go back to oreilys, show him this picture, then slap him in the face with your phone. Tell him a 12 year master mechanic called him retarded, then make him give you a discount.

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Go back to oreilys, show him this picture, then slap him in the face with your phone. Tell him a 12 master mechanic called him retarded, then make him give you a discount. Parts counter monkeys are as bad a lube monkeys. Both act like they know what's up, but are completely useless when it comes to working on cars.
you forgot the word "years"
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you forgot the word "years"
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Stupid *** parts counter monkeys.
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I overlooked the second part, but the VIN decoder still wouldn't answer any of his questions, and that's where the emphasis was placed.
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Which is why I wrote that the VIN decoder is useless lol
More meant that as to get general info that might help him get more info or infer from based on more common configurations.

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I've only ordered from RockAuto once, and they sent me the wrong part. I understand they have a great reputation, but I prefer to buy locally.

For what it's worth, I've got 50+ orders with Rockauto without a single screw up.

You really should consider giving them another chance.
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Those shocks that are designed with the piston rod pointing downwards, can they be mounted in opposite direction, with the piston rod pointing upwards?
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Are they emulsion dampers, or nitrogen charged? IFP monotube or dual tube? I think emulsions wouldn't work right if upside down since they have air space, monotube with IFP/bladder would work just fine
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Those shocks that are designed with the piston rod pointing downwards, can they be mounted in opposite direction, with the piston rod pointing upwards?
I'm sure some of out members could manage to do that.
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