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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Anybody see a front strut insert like this before?

Posted by: Steve Dec 4 2021, 03:10 PM

Anybody see a front strut insert like this before?
Shock was stuck in the down position and came out in pieces. The strut housing is black, so I think it’s a 911 3” boge strut

Posted by: mepstein Dec 4 2021, 03:44 PM

Hydropenumatic -spelling - early shock. Insert uses the strut body. Replace with a standard insert. Toss the guts.

Posted by: Steve Dec 4 2021, 04:21 PM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 4 2021, 01:44 PM)

Hydropenumatic -spelling - early shock. Insert uses the strut body. Replace with a standard insert. Toss the guts.

Thanks Mark!! You da Man!!

Posted by: roblav1 Dec 4 2021, 04:22 PM

Those were horrible. Went in 70 911E and a few others. Toss them, like Mark said.

Posted by: rgalla9146 Dec 4 2021, 06:42 PM

QUOTE(mepstein @ Dec 4 2021, 04:44 PM)

Hydropenumatic -spelling - early shock. Insert uses the strut body. Replace with a standard insert. Toss the guts.

the depth of expertise here is outstanding
we're talking about fifty year old equipment
a concise Mark E response.
gud spellin to !

Posted by: mgp4591 Dec 4 2021, 07:03 PM

Save the caps if your new ones don't have them...

Posted by: jcd914 Dec 6 2021, 01:44 AM

Looks like stock Boge 911 struts.
They did not come with an insert the shock was assembled as part of the strut.
With all the guts out and new insert will go in.

The oil in them smells pretty bad.

Jim

Posted by: gandalf_025 Dec 6 2021, 06:24 AM

Pretty sure they were part of a “Comfort Package”
for the 1970 E that also included the the 14” Fuchs wheels.