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Old 16-07-2008
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Originally Posted by Gojeep View Post
You have been running yours upside down haven't you? That will let the seals dry out much sooner. The body of the strut must always be to the top when closed so the oil will sit on the seal most of the time keeping it hydrated.
Cant fit them the wrong way on the 97+ but even many from the factory were fitted incorrectly on the early ones!
Mine had one each way!!!!!
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