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Old 11-14-2010, 12:08 PM   #1
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Rear shock mount problem??? HELP

so I installed my coilovers this weekend, and they ride amazing..... but for some reason my rear shock keeps busting out of the mount and out of its position.

do I need a stronger mount? or am I completely installing it wrong?

thanks rob
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Old 11-14-2010, 12:39 PM   #2
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Are u using the stock rubber mount, once they go they need to be replaced, got a pic of what's happening?
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Old 11-16-2010, 12:17 PM   #3
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so I installed my coilovers this weekend, and they ride amazing..... but for some reason my rear shock keeps busting out of the mount and out of its position.

do I need a stronger mount? or am I completely installing it wrong?

thanks rob
Stock mounts shot!! if you want to improve without paying a ton, get some Meyle HD mounts. You can more expensive mounts @ local shops and sponors.
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Old 11-16-2010, 12:46 PM   #4
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Even with Meyle HD mounts, if the cups (metal cups) are not installed it will bust the mount over and over again.

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Old 11-16-2010, 07:37 PM   #5
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the stock mounts were not good enough, i upgraded my mounts to the forged metal and rubber, and haven't had a problem yet

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