Threaded shocks wouldnt work on a Pred as the rear shocks are usually run with a small pre-compression spring. There being a small spring platform that needs to slide up and down the shock body in between the two springs. A threaded body would stop this working; unless you only threaded it part way.
I notice in Jimmy's piccies that there isnt a platform between the two springs ... not sure if this will be available on production models?
With regards to the anodising my old shocks (X10) don't appear too shabby after quite a bit of use so I guess; as its a surface treatment rather than a paint finish, it will last ok.
Just had another look at Jimmy's photos and it looks like there isnt any room for a spring platform; so maybe the spring ends may runb on the shiney anodising after all.
Cheers,
Ian
(Tom's Dad.........)
Last edited by redonesgofaster; 11-06-2008 at 12:19 PM.
Reason: second thoughts ......
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