Re: CQ shocks (again)

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Paul Heneghan say:

> Andrew, Phil etc.
> 
> What are these 'shock mounts' you've been talking about.  The shocks go 
>  into the struts and are held in place by a large screw cap.  The strut 
>  has the spring lower retainer built in and the top of the spring goes 
>  into a upper retainer.  At the top of the strut, there is a strut 
>  mount made of rubber with a bearing centre - is this the part you are 
>  referring to?  If so why are the fronts $20 and the rear $110.  I paid 
>  about GBP20 each for mine.

Yes, these are the parts in question. I believe there purpose is to
cushion the "shock" of the shocks banging around from the body, just
like any of the bushings underneath.

They do wear, and cause vague handling and sloppy steering.

I can't speak for the prices though. I don't remember what mine cost.

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