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Slammed0May-16-06 05:24 PM
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#29328, "Gas shocks - Oil???"


          

I just got KYB GR2s put on all 4 corners about a week ago. While mowing my yard today I noticed 2 oil spots under the car right under where the rear 2 shocks sit. It looks to be all over the suspension in the rear and on the spring. I only assume these things broke already? But I thought these were a gas shock? Or am an idiot and all shocks have oil in them?

BTW - Can I lower about 1.5 inches on these GR2s?

  

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Global Ruler Of All ThingsDarkOneMay-16-06 07:25 PM
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#29329, "RE: Gas shocks - Oil???"
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Originally posted by Slammed0
all shocks have oil in them


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hazardeclipseMay-17-06 03:38 AM
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#29330, "RE: Gas shocks - Oil???"
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How'd you install them? ill tell you right now, if you gouged the shaft, it'll fuck up that seal, and that oil will be everywhere. Trust me, ive seen it happen... no it wasn't my car.


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EclipseSixMay-17-06 07:13 AM
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#29331, "RE: Gas shocks - Oil???"
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Or if you tightened the nut on the shaft at the top too tight, I've heard that can cause the struts to blow.

  

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Slammed0May-17-06 01:49 PM
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#29333, "RE: Gas shocks - Oil???"
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Not sure?? A local tire shop (Les Schwab) installed them. Oh well, its under warranty and going back.

  

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