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Good shock absorbers generate heat during
operation. If any of the shocks are cool or only
slightly warm to the touch, report ‘em. They
aren’t doing their job.
•
Feel the shock absorber mounts
and bushings. They should be nice
and tight. Let your mechanic know
about any loose ones.
•
Eyeball the shock absorbers for oil
leaks. Report any that are leaking.
•
From the front of the vehicle, look straight
down the track line at the shock absorbers.
Checking from that angle makes it easy to ±nd
bent shocks. Report any shock absorbers that
aren’t straight.
Watch your hand when making this check,
though. Good shocks can get hot enough to
burn you.
Get a
Charge
Out of
Shock
PM
M2/M3-Series Bradleys, MLRS Carrier…
Get a
Charge
Out of
Shock
PM
crewmen, you’re in for a
shockingly rough ride in
your bradley or mlrs if
you don’t take good care
of its shock absorbers.
so give those
shocks a good
once-over
after every
operation.
here’s
what to
look
for…
I sure hope they do
some shock absorber
pm
when we get back!
Check shocks
for heat
Look for
leaks here
Check mounts
and bushings
for looseness
Report bent shocks
they’ll have
no choice after
this
ride!
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