Newbie's education

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An update to my axle replacement
I used Monroe shocks against my better judgement because they were recommended by a respected restoration person
BIG MISTAKE
They failed after approximately 6 thousand miles
By failed I mean they leaked hydraulic fluid and lost damper effect
I ordered new shocks from Inland RV to replace them, the new shocks are Gabriel and so far I have about 3500 miles on them without any leakage

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In post 1966 Airstream trailers that have the shocks mounted more or less horizontally, the first set of shocks failed because they are not supposed to be mounted horizontally.

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