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Some People Shouldn't Be Allowed To Work On Cars!

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So I bought some Zetec S wheels to replace crappy ones that were on my mondeo add they were battered, plus I prefer the look on the zetec s wheels. However when I tried fitting the one on the back drive side I find a problem. The drop link bolt was touching the tyre! After some investigation it turns out that the rear shock had been put on wrong and had basically twisted!! Pics are below for your viewing pleasure

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    just as well you where not driving at speed you could have had a blowout with some serious injury

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    Yeah it's lucky that nothing happened, the shock needs replacing so it must have been like that for some time too

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    good job you found it

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    Holy crackers, that is ridiculous! I'm

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    I am by no means a master mechanic but even I could see it was wrong! They even give you a little tab and slot to make sure it's lined up right, yet this nympty still managed to mess it up!!!

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    thats dangerous, i had to look at a freelander today with no brakes, someone had put new discs and pads on rear and didnt tighten the caliper bolts up. caliper dangling and piston from caliper up the road somewhere!!!

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    I'm all for DIY....... But it needs to be done safely, get a manual or something! When it comes to breaks if you don't know what you're doing then get someone to help that does!

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    you was very lucky

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