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Offline dodj

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Hanging shocks
« on: February 05, 2012 - 11:08:10 AM »
When you buy new shocks they are tied with a ty-wrap or wire to prevent them from expanding to full length.  When I have the rear out of my car for the next three or four weeks, is there anything wrong with letting the shocks hang there? Or should I remove them and tie them up so they don't fully expand?  :dunno: Will it hurt the shock seals or whatever?  :dunno:
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Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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Re: Hanging shocks
« Reply #1 on: February 05, 2012 - 11:19:42 AM »
I believe the wire is to allow for smaller shipping sizes, rather than to help the seals out. I wouldn't worry about it myself.
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Offline 72cudamaan

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Re: Hanging shocks
« Reply #2 on: February 05, 2012 - 12:05:26 PM »
Yep, just compressed for packaging purposes. Let em all hang out.  :thumbsup:
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Re: Hanging shocks
« Reply #3 on: February 05, 2012 - 02:18:03 PM »
Thanks Guys!  :cheers:
Scott
1973 Challenger  440 4 spd 
2007.5 3500 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Anarchy tuned.
Good friends don't let friends do stupid things. ........alone.