Shock tower damage - how did this happen?

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  1. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Well the new brackets were also aluminum. I used new hardware this time. I think what happened was a bolt with boogered up threads didn't tighten up good several years ago but I dunno. I've got a spare bracket now. I could have re-used all the bolts except the one but in the future will definitely always get new self locking nuts. Turned out I had 2 bad shocks one was weak. So now 4 new ones and 2 spares. Paint job looks like #### I should have left rust patina on there lol.
     

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  3. Cat sdp

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    Have a couple cold ones and give her another coat with the spray can.....

    It'll look fine....
     
  4. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    Ehhh I think I'll just call it good lol. Maybe one day I'll get it sandblasted and a proper job.
     
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