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az_240 · 03-15-2011, 01:08 AM

Normally when something like that is blown you can see oil on the outside of the housing.

If you don't see any oil but still question if they are good you can take them off the car... loosen the collars so the springs are loose with a bit of gap, stand them up and press down on the top hat. It should have resistance going down and slowly come back up when you take your hand away. If there is no resistance coming from the shock they are blown.

Not having dust boots can blow the seals fairly quick if you live in a dusty area.

Having worn out or poly bushings in the LCAs/uprights can cause a bumpy ride as well

Also check the bushings on the rear shocks.

If you decide to get new ones PBM or Fortune Auto are decent choices.

03-15-2011, 01:08 AM	#6
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41)	Normally when something like that is blown you can see oil on the outside of the housing. If you don't see any oil but still question if they are good you can take them off the car... loosen the collars so the springs are loose with a bit of gap, stand them up and press down on the top hat. It should have resistance going down and slowly come back up when you take your hand away. If there is no resistance coming from the shock they are blown. Not having dust boots can blow the seals fairly quick if you live in a dusty area. Having worn out or poly bushings in the LCAs/uprights can cause a bumpy ride as well Also check the bushings on the rear shocks. If you decide to get new ones PBM or Fortune Auto are decent choices. Last edited by az_240; 03-15-2011 at 11:03 PM..