danny boy Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Aside from looking for leaks, how to evaluate used struts (springs off)? When shoving in the piston manually: Should compression and rebound damping be similar? Or should it be easier to compress, slower to rebound? Guidelines for stock struts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 No help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimblaz Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Struts usually could be replaced after like 50000 miles. They lose a lot of rebound but still work fine. If they are leaking then replace em. Most auto shops will do free inspections so that's a quick easy option Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 You best route would be to find someone with a shock dyno(race shop). Of course you would have to have a baseline for what the OEM shock runs on the same dyno to know for sure what shape it is in. I've heard from several sources that the shocks need to be replaced after 50-70K miles. Aside from leaks, there is no good way to tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 1. With the damper off the car, remove the top hat and spring. 2. Find a good quality grease, molybdenum or lithium grease works well. 3. Attach a zip tie to the bottom of the shaft, where it enters the strut housing, to measure distance. 3. Remove your pants if you're wearing any. Carefully insert the top end of the damper shaft into your cavity and apply firm pressure with your buttocks. 4. Squeeze tightly to get a good grip on the damper, and CAREFULLY sit down. 5. If the damper lowers down into the shaft more than two inches, it should be replaced. If the damper does not compress, call your doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheOneDoubleN Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 In all seriousness your best bet is what CaptainJack suggested, there isn't a good method to test how worn a shock is by hand off the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 1. With the damper off the car, remove the top hat and spring. 2. Find a good quality grease, molybdenum or lithium grease works well. 3. Attach a zip tie to the bottom of the shaft, where it enters the strut housing, to measure distance. 3. Remove your pants if you're wearing any. Carefully insert the top end of the damper shaft into your cavity and apply firm pressure with your buttocks. 4. Squeeze tightly to get a good grip on the damper, and CAREFULLY sit down. 5. If the damper lowers down into the shaft more than two inches, it should be replaced. If the damper does not compress, call your doctor. Best walkthrough evar!! :lol: My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danny boy Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 Not -exactly- what I meant by "shoving in the piston manually"!:spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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