Is there anyway to check if a shock is bad when it's off the car? I just bought some used Koni's and want to make sure they're in good condition.

 

Do they leak oil?

 

i am planning to buy these shocks from him, so someone PLEASE answer, is there anyway to check if the shocks are bad without having them installed on a car????????????

 

What I do is push the shaft all the way in - it should give a steady resistance all the way down. Then I let go and watch the shaft come back up. It should come up slowly. I listen for strange leaking sounds and look for leaking oil. If it leaks, make noises, or springs up immediately, then there is probably something wrong with it. By the way, a very soft liquid friction whooshing sound is normal.

HTH, Rainmaker, shaft expert

 

james, please do what rainmaker said and check them out before you come here tomorrow...thanks

 

Thanks for the help. It looks to be working perfectly.