Leaky Shocks

qwassy111 · Jan 28, 2011

I noticed what looks like oil on the bottom of the shocks (both sides) the other day and my truck has been losing oil very slowly. Would a bad shock look the same or do I have bigger problems? The pan and motor looks fine from underneath and there are no drip or puddles on the pavement.

Wife's Saturn has a bad rear seal and oil drips/puddles everywhere but the way it went from top to bottom made it look like a leaky tranny pan.

MWeed · Jan 28, 2011

If the shocks are leaking, it'll be a semi-clear oil. If they're leaking, replace them as they're past useless.

greendurango · Jan 29, 2011

they need to be replaced ASAP since, if they're leaking, they're serving no purpose.

qwassy111 · Jan 31, 2011

Took another look over the weekend and no leak on the drivers side shock. The passenger side is leaking like sieve and dropping fluid slowly all over the garage floor.

Pix is hard to see, but it's the bottom of the shock dripping a clear to cloudy looking hydraulic fluid. The entire shock is oily to the touch from the top down.

MWeed · Jan 31, 2011

Not uncommon for them to do this. The upper seal has gone and fluid is pumping out of the shock body. Replace both front shocks as there's no repair.

qwassy111 · Jan 31, 2011

Thanks for the fast response Mike.

MAGIC84 · Jan 31, 2011

Remove & Replace. I recommend Bilstein HD. They come with a dust boot that should go quite a long way towards keeping out the dirt and debris that accumulates and causes the damage in the first place.

qwassy111 · Jan 31, 2011

This truck is paid off and I don't want to put anymore money into it than I have to. I figure most of what I do on it is more than most people do. Is there anything cheaper than Monroe?

greendurango · Jan 31, 2011

Sure, just go to Autozone and get a house brand shock if you want a cheap one. just remember, you get what you pay for! :lol:

Dans01Durango · Feb 1, 2011

Hey! :x The Gabriels I have work great. They're ultras though so better quality. :cheesy:

greendurango · Feb 1, 2011

the Gabriels are pretty good, the ones that are the el cheapos are the Duralast line! :lol:

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