Hey guys,
I'm currently getting started with replacing the front shock absorbers on my uncle's iX Touring.
I'm wondering what I should do, replace the housings with better used ones? I was thinking about cutting 2-3cm off and welding a new sleeve on them with the same thread like the new nut. What are your suggestions?
This is what I discovered when removing them from the car
Well, that doesn't look good..
Underside of the strut bearings, on the top side there are very big flakes.
The side of the car itself looks good, just surface rust.
Upper spring perch is also quite rusty, should I replace it?
It's fairly thick metal though
Some hammer and chisel work and a final twist with the pipe wrench and they came right out! What..
I'm currently getting started with replacing the front shock absorbers on my uncle's iX Touring.
I'm wondering what I should do, replace the housings with better used ones? I was thinking about cutting 2-3cm off and welding a new sleeve on them with the same thread like the new nut. What are your suggestions?
This is what I discovered when removing them from the car
Well, that doesn't look good..
Underside of the strut bearings, on the top side there are very big flakes.
The side of the car itself looks good, just surface rust.
Upper spring perch is also quite rusty, should I replace it?
It's fairly thick metal though
Some hammer and chisel work and a final twist with the pipe wrench and they came right out! What..
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