Stop in for a cup of coffee

That's :bs_flag:. I'm sure they weren't cheap. I'd contact them right away and either send back or push for a big part refund. Places like that should know most of their customers want nice looking parts. Plus if they got smacked around might work now, but may not last as long...

Shocks are really just a hyd cyl with a built in release valve so any dents will affect the sealing of the fluid I would think.

Mancini are awesome and have been around forever.. they will take care of it no questions asked...

probably not if its on the outer 'sheath'. That mostly just protects the rod. But still got smacked around to do that,,, Even a slight ding on the other part is junk
Just spoke to them. They are sending out a new one first thing monday morning and will include a return label. :thumbsup: