Shock Absorber Fluid

[shew01]

Originally Posted by Kevin in NJ

To get the seal replaced you will need to take apart the cover. This can be a chore and you my need some special tools depending. Once you have the cover off you can try to take the cover off with some big tools. But just take the seal off and see if you have some play on the shaft. Play=no good or maybe work sort of if you put in thicker oil.

Based on what I read in Les Andrews book, I think this will be one of the big issues. It looks like too big a job for me at the moment. The plug threads were rusted. I suspect the cover threads will be rusted too.

Thanks VERY much for the feedback.

Originally Posted by Kevin in NJ

Too many shocks are more decorative then functional.

I presume my shocks are mostly decorative at this point. ;-)