| new strut / shock defective?
I just changed the 2 front shocks on my '85 Firebird V6. I bought the cheap Munroe's (part # 801728). In the box, the shock was in the retracted position (hydraulic rod pushed all the way in the cylinder). I gave one rod a counterclockwise turn and the rod extended on its own to the fully extended position. On the second shock, I did the same thing but the rod only came out a couple of inches. I had to pull it out all the way by hand.
Is this normal?
Is this OK?
Does this indicate that the shock is missing some gas?
Should I return it?
It's on the car now and everything seems to be working as designed.
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85 Firebird 2.8 V6 700R4 (winter car)
80 Trans Am 301 TH350 (summer car)
81 Trans Am 305 TH350 (project car)
79 GMC Sierra 15 350 TH350 (year-round back-up vehicle) | 
