Todd Fisher
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I apologize if it's a repetitive question, but I've reviewed every threat I can find, lots of discussion about arnott oem replacements, none about the Dorman 949-052 shocks. Couple other questions:
1. Must they always be replaced as a pair, for handling reasons for safety reasons, or shouldn't they just naturally find their levels with one existing shock and one new shock? I totally get that if one is leaking, the other one is likely not far behind, but 06 has 170,000 Mi on it, which is not actually all that high.
2. O-rings and retainer clips on the air connection - nothing came with the shocks themselves, but I recall seeing a refit kit of retainer clips, and several DIY solutions for o-ring replacement. Bottom line is it has to seal the airline tightly into the new shock, or else it's just another leak, so looking for the best oem approach or DIY mouse trap, for a tight air line fit, into the new shock(s)?
Thanks for the help. Awesome forum for a guy with a 20-year-old, really nicely equipped and kept yxl.
Todd
1. Must they always be replaced as a pair, for handling reasons for safety reasons, or shouldn't they just naturally find their levels with one existing shock and one new shock? I totally get that if one is leaking, the other one is likely not far behind, but 06 has 170,000 Mi on it, which is not actually all that high.
2. O-rings and retainer clips on the air connection - nothing came with the shocks themselves, but I recall seeing a refit kit of retainer clips, and several DIY solutions for o-ring replacement. Bottom line is it has to seal the airline tightly into the new shock, or else it's just another leak, so looking for the best oem approach or DIY mouse trap, for a tight air line fit, into the new shock(s)?
Thanks for the help. Awesome forum for a guy with a 20-year-old, really nicely equipped and kept yxl.
Todd