Date: Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:40:07 GMT From: "X" <xnopsamm> Subject: Re: front shocks saab 99
You'd be amazed at the forces some car parts need to handle. I would never rely on a jury-rigged solution to a suspension problems - have a mechanic look at it. If you're not convinced, consider that if you had an accident and they discovered your custom repair, your insurance company could cause you serious problems, and the opposing legal counsel would have a field day about your negligence. X "Anders Fondal" <fondisnopsamali.no> wrote in message news:d0CQ8.944$6r.33461nopsam.world-online.no... > Hi there > > It's been a while, but here's a q: > I changed shocks the other day, and managed to destroy the threaded part of > the lower bolt, left side. It's enough bolt left for the shock, but no > threads. Solution: I bought a really sturdy hose clamp (all metal), and > secured the shock in place . > > I can't imagine that any movement would be strong enough to break this > clamp, but I'm not sure though.... any opinions? > > (the bolt broke off just where the thread starts, last change of shocks > obviously done by a maniac mechanic with turbo tools...... ) > > Anders > >
