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05-22-2017, 09:26 AM | #1 | |
lawn boy
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There are better engineered shock mounts with body reinforcements available. |
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05-22-2017, 09:53 AM | #2 |
Mugwump
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05-22-2017, 09:58 AM | #3 | |
Relic
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Bethesda, MD
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The reason why that shock mount failed in that manner is that the lower washer either rusted away or wasn't present. Most likely rusted away, as the mount will usually fail on the first bump if you leave it off.
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