Can all shocks be rebuilt?
Not every shock absorber problems can be repaired. Parts that you can replace individually include mounts, shock absorber bushings, seals, piston, and compression oil. As a rule of thumb, you should only consider shock absorber repair if the existing shocks have not done more than 35 000 miles or slightly more.
Can you reuse coil springs?
Do coil springs need to be changed when replacing the struts? The answer is no: if the spring is in a good shape, it can be re-used with the new strut.
How much oil do you put in a shock absorber?
Fill the cap with oil up to 1–2 mm from the brim, not all the way up because the bladder takes some space in the cap. With bladder caps you can adjust the rebound to make damping more progressive – the longer the shock travels, the stiffer it gets.
What kind of oil do you put in shock absorbers?
EASTTO SHOCK ABSORBER OIL 12, 18 are recommended for use in shock absorbers Shock absorber oil which is used in automotive industry and for industrial shock absorber application.
Can you refurbish shock absorbers?
Generally, you would have two options to fix the problem of worn shocks: repair the broken part(s) or do a shock absorber reconditioning. Contrary to what many people think, shock absorbers can be fixed. It is usually cheaper than having to buy new ones, especially when you have to replace four of them at a go.
Do you have to compress shocks for installation?
Although not required, the shock can be “primed” before installation: Hold the shock vertical (normal installation position) and then stroke the shock to fully compress it and then fully extended it several times.
Can you over tighten shock absorbers?
By over tightening the shock absorber on the mount, this will excessively squash the bush reducing the amount of flexibility or articulation in the bush. This will lead to premature wear of the bush and possibly breaking the shock absorber eye or stud. Alternately the mounting bracket on the vehicle could also break.