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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 03:01 PM
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Went to take my OME shocks off to put on some Bilstein 5100. The lower rear shock bolt rusted completely to sleeve that goes through rubber bushing. I had to cut them off. Will be putting Anti-seize on from now on!
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 03:43 PM
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Anti-seize is a jeeps best friend.
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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I just replaced 5100's with OME's, much better ride now. But yeah, anti-seize is good stuff
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Old Jun 15, 2015 | 06:27 PM
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Love my my OME's, But, little to pricey for OME LT after just re-gearing!
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Old Jun 16, 2015 | 04:13 AM
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Originally Posted by GunDude
Love my my OME's, But, little to pricey for OME LT after just re-gearing!
The difference is about $15 a shock.
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