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Old 01-17-2019, 04:10 PM   #56
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Originally Posted by venturaII View Post
Well, if the mechanic is dishonest enough to disconenct suspension pieces, then anything is possible. I was just giving him the benefit of a doubt, given that OP said he was reputable (if not knowledgeable). A bagged out upper bushing could easily produce an inch of movement (combined droop and compression) and associated noise and harshness OP described over bumps without bringing the springs into play at all..
A blown shock will create that feel and noise all by itself though. Been there, done that, got the t-shirt.. or maybe 20 or 30 of them by now. Last blown shock was maybe a month ago.
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