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jbgroby 02-01-2016 11:47 AM

Shock blowout, literally
 
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My brother called and was getting ready to mount new rear shocks on his '63 ragtop T-Bird. He ordered and picked a new set from Advance Auto and while taking one out the box it blew our. Anyone ever seen this before?

jtrichard 02-01-2016 02:32 PM

Re: Shock blowout, literally
 
Quality workmanship there i tell ya

jbgroby 02-01-2016 03:58 PM

Re: Shock blowout, literally
 
I just bet....

dougf 02-01-2016 09:44 PM

Re: Shock blowout, literally
 
Ha! Made in china I would bet.

Boats&Hoes 02-02-2016 02:28 PM

Re: Shock blowout, literally
 
Looks like that piston rod wasn't properly set to the piston.

Oh Monroe...


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