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Old May 3, 2019 | 12:38 PM
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What is this inside the front left wheel well?
Upper right corner, directly above shock. Small white plastic cap on a small line. Thanks!!


 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 12:42 PM
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Front differential vent.
 
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yup, thats the vent, tuck it behind the inner fender!
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 01:28 PM
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What is the red stuff on the coil spring?
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 01:43 PM
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What is the red stuff on the coil spring?
Reflection of the shock boot?
 
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Old May 3, 2019 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by VA13FX4
Reflection of the shock boot?
It could be, just looks a little odd.
 
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Originally Posted by xxxsherpa
It could be, just looks a little odd.
No it is look closely.
 
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Yep, reflection of the shock boot on a wet spring. I'll tuck the vent line inside the wheel well. Thanks!!
 
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That line has a black "clip" on it about 6"-8" or so down that sits on the upper shock stud, holding it place. I believe mine faces the rear side of the valve cover / firewall.
 
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