I have a rear shock leaking. Does anyone who has upgraded their suspension have a stock rear shock they would be willing to sell?
Need rear shock
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MAke sure you check the balance of your tire on the corner with the leaking shock. I had my right rear shock replced under warranty as it developed a pretty good leak. At the Rally in Vegas on the Valley of Fire drive, I first noticed a vibration when the speeds were , well, uh, slightly above the posted limits. Upon inspection, I noticed the leaking shock.
Just for kicks, I put the wheel/tire on the balancer and it was WAY off. I mean, way off. This was really strange. I have had the car since new. The tire had never been off of that rim and the OEM weights were still in place. I can't help but wonder if at some point or another if the tire rotated slightly on that rim.
However it happened, I believe that the rather severe (but hardly noticeable in-cabin) tire imbalance caused that shock to wear prematurely.
Long story short - check the balance.
Just for kicks, I put the wheel/tire on the balancer and it was WAY off. I mean, way off. This was really strange. I have had the car since new. The tire had never been off of that rim and the OEM weights were still in place. I can't help but wonder if at some point or another if the tire rotated slightly on that rim.
However it happened, I believe that the rather severe (but hardly noticeable in-cabin) tire imbalance caused that shock to wear prematurely.
Long story short - check the balance.
MAD IN NC
Proud Owner/ BOD blah bla
at 12,000 miles I had both shocks replaced under warranty - reason leaks. I have gone through three sets of rear tires by then and found the leaks while installing the T&A lowering kit.
Check with Torrie (tmcphail) if you are needing a set.
Check with Torrie (tmcphail) if you are needing a set.
tmcphail
GT Owner/Vendor
Leaking common.
Gentlemen,
For those members whose cars are still under warranty this would certainly be something to look for. Last year when I replaced all four of my shock absorbers with Penske's from T&A, I found one of my rear shock absorbers was leaking. I took it to my local Ford dealership (Ford of North Scottsdale) and they ordered me a warranty replacement. When it came in I exchanged my leaking original shock for a brand-new replacement in the box which I have stored along with the other three originals in my Ford GT parts bin.
These leaking shock absorbers don't create much of a problem so they go undetected. Use a flashlight and examine all four of you shock absorbers closely before the expiration of your warranty.
Chip
Gentlemen,
For those members whose cars are still under warranty this would certainly be something to look for. Last year when I replaced all four of my shock absorbers with Penske's from T&A, I found one of my rear shock absorbers was leaking. I took it to my local Ford dealership (Ford of North Scottsdale) and they ordered me a warranty replacement. When it came in I exchanged my leaking original shock for a brand-new replacement in the box which I have stored along with the other three originals in my Ford GT parts bin.
These leaking shock absorbers don't create much of a problem so they go undetected. Use a flashlight and examine all four of you shock absorbers closely before the expiration of your warranty.
Chip