Determining if shocks are rebuildable

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JimCaseSC

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Hello Fellas and Fillies,

I have disassembled my shocks cleaned them up as best I could with kerosene. They had some really oily black gunk inside but appear rebuildable to me with an untrained eye. They have a small amount of surface rust scattered about in small areas but can be cleaned up. Without taking any measurements are they too far gone to be considered rebuildable.

As an update to my previous posts I have managed to resolve all my problems experienced, of course, with the help of all the knowledgeable folks on this forum. Many thanks to all. I will give specifics later as I know some folks do not like to read long posts.

I'm not knowledgeable enough to post pictures yet, but intend to practice on the test forum soon.

Regards and Thanks, Jim
 
Contact John Holland in Ohio. Think his site address is posted in the stickies up top.

Because he's one of the best rebuilders around, he might tell you how to determine what's rebuildable. Honest guy, easy to talk to..
 
Two things that I always look for are:
1). No slop in the shaft.
2). Remove the fluid filler screw. Turn the shock over and tap it. If rust come out, find another shock.
 
If you have taken them apart its now hard to tell if the shaft is strait and does not wiggle there probably alright.
 
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