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1996Dodge - 25 Oct 2007 03:59 GMT

I have a 1996 dodge 4x4 that I replaced the front shocks on (monroe sensa
tracs) . I hear a clunking sound coming from the lower shock bolt on the
passenger side. I replaced bolt just like I removed bolt. Driver side
seems Ok. When i go over rough terrain (potholes and bumps) it sounds
really bad. Could it be a worn out bolt? It looks ok to me.

felix

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Nosey - 25 Oct 2007 04:48 GMT

> I have a 1996 dodge 4x4 that I replaced the front shocks on (monroe
> sensa tracs) . I hear a clunking sound coming from the lower shock
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> looks ok to me.
> felix

The lower shock mount bolts have to be installed tight enough to pinch the
mount bracket against the shock bushing spacer. If you still have the old
shocks try swapping one of the old lower bushing spacers in place of the new
one. Sometimes the replacement shocks come with a spacer that's a little bit
shorter than the originals. If you don't have the old shocks try tightening
the bolt down more.

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Carolina Watercraft Works - 25 Oct 2007 13:41 GMT

Mine did the same thing. An impact wrench solved the problem.

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>> I have a 1996 dodge 4x4 that I replaced the front shocks on (monroe
>> sensa tracs) . I hear a clunking sound coming from the lower shock
[quoted text clipped - 13 lines]
> tightening
> the bolt down more.

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1996Dodge - 25 Oct 2007 23:14 GMT

Thanks,

That took care of it!!!

> Mine did the same thing. An impact wrench solved the problem.
>>> I have a 1996 dodge 4x4 that I replaced the front shocks on (monroe
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>> tightening
>> the bolt down more.

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