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Originally Posted by GarageMaks14
being you are in ohio it's highly unlikely these are aragosta
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Can the mods/admins just ban or pink (for a long time) this guy already?
Anyway, OP to answer your question about what to look for:
-top hat movement (does it move freely? has any part or the whole assembly been replaced or serviced?)
-camber adjustment nuts for the front (are bolts missing? are they seized?)
-collar and mount adjustment (seized? how damaged are the lock rings/perches? will you need to replace the lock rings/perches? if they aren't in the best condition, can they still be adjusted?)
-condition of mounting points (straight or crooked? installation scratches are common)
Also--because it has happened to me a couple of times--miles aren't the only indicator of condition. But rather, how they were used should give you a rough estimate as to where they are at.
Leaks can be wiped to pass visual. So if you commit and do purchase these, lift that rubber boot covering the shock and see if there's fluid around the piston. If it's bad, you could invert the coilover and fluid may just come out. But that would be the worse case possible.
I think I've covered just about everything. I'll add more if I remember something that I missed.