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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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( first off, SORRY! if this is a noob question, but im not into suspension that much. )

I have some tokico blues on my '88 crx that has a GSR rear disc conversion. well i had it sitting for a while ( on jackstands ) and when i finally put her down on all 4's i noticed one morning a little puddle underneath my rear passender LCA. I smell it and its oil, WTF!?

So i raise up my car and my shock has oil on it.what can be the prob? am i riding to low or is my shock gone? its only that shock thats leaking..
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 02:16 PM
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was probably ridding too low..
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 02:53 PM
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shock is toast.

you blew it. too much spring, too low, abused, all of the above.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:53 PM
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^ lol..funny thing is i haven't rode on them yet..

oh well i guess i'll have to get a new one..
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:54 PM
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another reason not to buy blues.

illuminas or bust... literally.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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lol..what can i say for $40
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:57 PM
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you wasted $40?
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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nope..spent..
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 06:55 PM
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find a replacement blue...end of story
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