I have to replace a shock absorber due to a highly visible crack at the bottom end.
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Good luck and let us know how the project went.
Just where is that crack? Do you have a panned out photo?
This is the lower end of the shock facing the road.
-- Johan
How about just doing a quick weld if the shock is still working fine? This isn't a critical area for leakage and the weight of the car is pushing against the other side of the mount (opposite side of the crack). A few Pounds beats a few quite a few Pounds for replacing a good shock.
Bill Chorba '86 535i chipped
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