DaveInDenver
Rising Sun Ham Guru
Bushings that I got from FOX are just plain rubber.Entirely subjective observation. The number of threads showing, the wear ring on the top of the mount, inability to see the grommet under the washer.
Fox's reply would fall under CYA commentary, IMO. Fail to see how bottoming out or over extending a shock that was fasten to their specs not just as easily snap off the stud. Sure there would be ever so slightly more constant pressure, but who uses their shocks as bump stops or limit straps in the first place?
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I think the tighten them until the squish is SOP...
...for rubber grommets. IIRC the ones supplied with Fox shocks is more akin to polyurethane or the like. Would definitely not tighten something like that down until it squishes.
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For comparison the FSM for my truck on stock shocks lists that nut at 15 ft-lb, which I can't compare in this case to judge because FOX supplied a nyloc nut. So trying to use a torque wrench would of course be misleading.
Another subjective measurement, this is what Monroe says.
Installing Shock Stem Mounts
Each type of stem mount – shouldered stem and straight stem – has a specific installation procedure to follow for a successful shock installation.
www.monroe.com
So I guess I don't understand how is it a CYA suggestion? What failure are they trying to cover themselves from? It seems they're all trying to say *not* to squish them like SOP.
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