01-18-2013, 09:52 PM
I Found this guy in Yakima , WA who has dealt with strut shocks for many years , its family business.
Ordered my shocks on E Bay
Mike was super knowlagable and I learned great deal about our shocks in Newell.
Number One - and most important was that many of us mount the shocks reverse ! with rod up ( close to the door bay ) but correct way to do it is other way , rod down, you get way better lubrication ans way smoother movement of the shock, they will outlast 2-1 rod down style.
Number Two- Mike said to me in his years businees with shocks he hardly ever had to help someone with shock not fitting in the bay ( Newell case ) he send me some shorter shock for free try and i did not use tool !!! just press in play!! they are quater inch shorter and rated for 130 vs 150 but I am using this pair on my 46" long bay and they are perfect!
Number tree lesson - is to never use screwdriver to pull the holdinf flat pin around the fittings , use flat tool and just lif the pin from the side .
Mike is super nice guys and very fast service Fedex from yakima to Tucson,AZ in 4 days !
shock are as you see in the photos rated 150lbs GS 2000 made with four not two seals by Mid Columbia trut & spring model MCS 2000-150
You can find them on Ebay or directly from http://www.Strut-Your-Stuff-Here.com
Tell them Les Korcala send you so I can get free pair of struts, haha! just joking! I am glad I found this guy!
I ordered 5 set ( pairs ) and it was like some $150 including s/h
pair sells for cool $13
Ordered my shocks on E Bay
Mike was super knowlagable and I learned great deal about our shocks in Newell.
Number One - and most important was that many of us mount the shocks reverse ! with rod up ( close to the door bay ) but correct way to do it is other way , rod down, you get way better lubrication ans way smoother movement of the shock, they will outlast 2-1 rod down style.
Number Two- Mike said to me in his years businees with shocks he hardly ever had to help someone with shock not fitting in the bay ( Newell case ) he send me some shorter shock for free try and i did not use tool !!! just press in play!! they are quater inch shorter and rated for 130 vs 150 but I am using this pair on my 46" long bay and they are perfect!
Number tree lesson - is to never use screwdriver to pull the holdinf flat pin around the fittings , use flat tool and just lif the pin from the side .
Mike is super nice guys and very fast service Fedex from yakima to Tucson,AZ in 4 days !
shock are as you see in the photos rated 150lbs GS 2000 made with four not two seals by Mid Columbia trut & spring model MCS 2000-150
You can find them on Ebay or directly from http://www.Strut-Your-Stuff-Here.com
Tell them Les Korcala send you so I can get free pair of struts, haha! just joking! I am glad I found this guy!
I ordered 5 set ( pairs ) and it was like some $150 including s/h
pair sells for cool $13
Les & Cheryl Korcala
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