Are my shocks leaking?

[Fishcharger]

Is this normal to get dirt build due to shock oil coming from the shaft? Or a sign of leaking shocks?


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[MattySlimz1987]

Looks like a very slow residual leak, but the dirt sticking right in that area is a sure tell sign that they are in fact leaking.

I've yet to find someone whose found a leak proof shock (that has been used over a long period of time) that doesnt leak, even the Pro-Line Ultras.
Mods including AE GreenSlime and using teflon tape have yeilded excellent results nonetheless.

[Fishcharger]

Ah copy that. I don't see any sign of oil coming down the shock body. So the leak would be from the bottom "cap" for lack of a better term? So on the bottom threads of the shock body is where you recommend the teflon tape?


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[Motorider]

Originally Posted by Fishcharger

Ah copy that. I don't see any sign of oil coming down the shock body. So the leak would be from the bottom "cap" for lack of a better term? So on the bottom threads of the shock body is where you recommend the teflon tape?


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Most likely the oil is leaking through the packing in the bottom of the shock. It then leaks down the shaft and will spread from there.

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[shiftauto]

Did you use green slime on the o rings inside the lower cap when you built our shocks? If not I recommend you disassemble them and add some

[DrewHammer]

There's only three logical answers to this question regardless of who asks;

1.) Not yet
2.) Yes
3.) They were but now they're empty

[Fishcharger]

Yes I used green slime.


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[shiftauto]

Originally Posted by DrewHammer

There's only three logical answers to this question regardless of who asks;

1.) Not yet
2.) Yes
3.) They were but now they're empty

One more...
4.) What's green slime?

[QuesoDelDiablo]

Originally Posted by shiftauto

One more...
4.) What's green slime?

It's a shock grease made by Associated.

[shiftauto]

Was a joke.lol. I have a bunch of the stuff.