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dumb person · 05-31-2020, 06:27 AM

As for stripped plugs, should the housing be stripped, dip the plugs in wax, and re-install them in a slightly cleaned housing with an epoxy akin to 'jb weld'.

Refill shocks as necessary.

I have never re-built one, so cannot offer much advice on that task.

shew01 · 05-31-2020, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dumb person

As for stripped plugs, should the housing be stripped, dip the plugs in wax, and re-install them in a slightly cleaned housing with an epoxy akin to 'jb weld'.

Refill shocks as necessary.

That’s a thought. Thanks.

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dumb person Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: South pacific island Posts: 1,724	Re: Shock Absorber Fluid As for stripped plugs, should the housing be stripped, dip the plugs in wax, and re-install them in a slightly cleaned housing with an epoxy akin to 'jb weld'. Refill shocks as necessary. I have never re-built one, so cannot offer much advice on that task. __________________ <Link> This is how we roll<Link> "I'm Convinced that no one really reads posts anymore; they just fabricate what they think the post says then ramble on about red herrings."--Bob Outcasts rules of old cars #1 Fun is imperative, mainstream is overrated #2 If they think it is impossible, prove them wrong #3 If the science says it impossible you are not being creative enough. #4 No shame in recreating something you never had #5 If it were not for the law & physics you would be unstoppable