Rust on new Monroe shock
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Rust on new Monroe shock
I'm replacing the shocks on my 95 Limited. One of the new Monroe shocks has rust on the piece the air line plugs into. My first thought was something corrosive had leaked out of the shock but it wasn't wet and nothing was in the box. If I had purchased the shocks locally, I would just take it back for an exchange. Should I be concerned about the rust? If I have to ship it off, I will just do the fronts for now and wait for the replacement to do the rears.
Al
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Last time I checked they don't put anything corrosive inside shocks, should be just hydraulic oil. If I bought them in town I'd get another, but if you have to send them somewhere, as long as the rust isn't in a spot that will shorten the shock's life, I'd put it on.
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Here are links to closeup pictures of the rusted one and a normal one.
www.ecmw.com/pics/rust.jpg
www.ecmw.com/pics/good.jpg
Thanks,
Al
www.ecmw.com/pics/rust.jpg
www.ecmw.com/pics/good.jpg
Thanks,
Al
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When I compressed the shock, I could feel and hear something crunchy in the shock. The rust must have started on the inside and came out around the plastic air fitting. I might return the shock for a refund and buy another locally. Depends on the price. I was able to buy these through my brother-in-law for $126.77 each. Thanks for your help.
Al
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