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| JFG |
 Sep 23 2018, 05:19 AM
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i'm looking at new front shocks for my 74 but all the images are of just straight damper units. i know generic library images are used often but i'm a tad confused.
the picture shows the hub/stub axle is welded to the damper. i have found an image of this but it's listed as 911. can someone explain what i have / should have? the rotors are 4 stud all around.  |
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| mepstein |
Sep 23 2018, 06:02 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,238 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region 
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The 914 front strut takes a shock insert. What you are seeing is the housing. the shock is inside and called a front strut insert. The insert can be replaced without removing the entire strut.
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| Mark Henry |
Sep 23 2018, 06:07 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
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Often called a cartridge, the shock drops into strut. You can't see the front shock when it's installed. |
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| burton73 |
Sep 25 2018, 01:46 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,496 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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I just happened to have one close by to take a picture of. A complete front 911 Carrera setup that I bought from Dave – Toolguy.
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| JFG |
Sep 26 2018, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 686 Joined: 7-April 16 From: Wales Member No.: 19,869 Region Association: None |
thanks for that info. does the shock cartridge just sit inside the outer tube or does it screw in?
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| mepstein |
Sep 26 2018, 10:11 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,238 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(JFG @ Sep 26 2018, 12:02 PM)  thanks for that info. does the shock cartridge just sit inside the outer tube or does it screw in? It drops down inside and a lock ring tightens down over top of the cartridge. You con use a lock ring spammer or a pipe wrench to remove. Sometimes it can be very stubborn and some heat (propane or map gas) on the tube near the top can aid with removal. |
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| burton73 |
Sep 26 2018, 10:47 AM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,496 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Sep 26 2018, 09:11 AM) QUOTE(JFG @ Sep 26 2018, 12:02 PM) thanks for that info. does the shock cartridge just sit inside the outer tube or does it screw in? It drops down inside and a lock ring tightens down over top of the cartridge. You con use a lock ring spammer or a pipe wrench to remove. Sometimes it can be very stubborn and some heat (propane or map gas) on the tube near the top can aid with removal. I just happened to have a picture. Bob B  |
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