2018 Steering Slop/Loose Tie Rod

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How pliable is that new 2018 front shock bumper? Possibly it allows for more shaft travel than we can see?

It appears the front bumper is acting as an anti-dive valve and coil spring. If so, it will wear quickly.

TD said new shocks won't be expensive, but the labor will because both shocks are buried and require a lot of time to get at them and cover them back up again. That means replacing a worn bumper frequently will rack up the shop labor $$$.