Date:         Sat, 22 Apr 2000 21:29:24 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Jim Cain <jcain@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      a shocking question
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I recently replaced the shocks in my '85 Westy.  There is now a
rattle from the front shocks when I go over bumps.  When I had the
front ones out, I noticed a small insert for the rear facing hole in
the lower spring bracket.  In retrospect, I think this must be some
sort of "rattle stopping" grommet.  It may be thicker than the
bracket and compress against the shock to stop it from moving around
in the circular spring base.  This is just a guess in after thought.
I suppose I should have replaced them as well when I put the new
shocks on.  All of the other connection points seem to have some
compression to them except the bottom of the front.

Any comments?  Where would I get these little buggers if it is indeed
what I need?

TIA, Jim in Atlanta.