mad_pete Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 I have some long travel pro comps on my 2" lift 90 at the rear. My old set broke off at the top where the loop of metal joins to the top of the shock. Today I noticed one of my new shocks is only joined on that loop on one side. I did have orange polys at the top and rubbers at the bottom and today I've changed to all blue poly to see if that helps. Can I strengthen the top of the shock with some wields ? I've also secured the spring top and bottom now. Will that help ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 If you want to weld the ring, then extend the shock so that the heat doesn't affect any seals. Don't try to weld at the bottom - there's a risk it might go bang. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Are your domed washers on the right way round? The domed (curved) face should be inwards against the shock bush. If they are on the other way round he eye cannot rotate as the axle articulates and breaks the top off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holyzeus Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Don't over tighten the top nut as that will limit the movement causing it to snap (i know ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mad_pete Posted May 24, 2009 Author Share Posted May 24, 2009 My domed washers are the wrong way round. Thanks Bish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrfarmer Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...l=snaped+shocks mine went and i welded them up but you need to weld both sides of the washer and keep cooling it down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted May 26, 2009 Share Posted May 26, 2009 and i would ditch the poly's in the shock as well, much too hard. use normal rubber shock bushes to allow a bit more give on hard impacts and it'll last longer. Nick (procomps on for 7 years and still going strong) Clayton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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