View single post by Art DeKneef
 Posted: 01-02-2007 04:06 am
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Art DeKneef

 

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Location: Mesa, Arizona USA
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 Since we were talking about shocks and springs, is there away to tell in what shape a shock might be when it isn't installed on a car?

I have some shocks that I can can compress and uncompress by hand. That kind of tells me the shock is worn. But by not havingany new shocks, I can't tell if that is correct. Checking around didn't offer any help other than testing with the shocks on the car with the old bumper bounce test orsome other test.

The shocks aren't leaking but the bushings look old. I'm just trying to decide whether to use these for a while or buy some new shocks.

 

Thanks, Art