Smudge053 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi all, I have gave up on my shocks! Just can not get them to stop leaking all over! ( please don't ask) So I am going to buy a new set, and am just wondering what to buy and where from. It is to go on a fg 4wd off road beetle( not monster ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge053 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Hi all, I have gave up on my shocks! Just can not get them to stop leaking all over! ( please don't ask) So I am going to buy a new set, and am just wondering what to buy and where from. It is to go on a fg 4wd off road beetle( not monster ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Would it not be cheaper to just buy some new seals and grease them? Maybe some new pistons too, if they aren't gripping the shock bodies inside as they should, it'll be making the shaft wobbly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge053 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Yes thought of that. The problem is I'm not sure this is a full kit. I think it has been put together. The pistons don't seem to fit flush with the bodies there is a little movement there, also when the piston is fully compressed the little nut on top of the piston pushes the bladder off and then the shocks leak from the top. I have had someone else look at them as well ( not specialised but knows a bit about nitros ) and he agrees. Maybe I am missing something. I will post another picture when I get home of the shock fully compresed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh How Original Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Maybe the pistons are just worn. Just thinking of a cheaper and quicker alternative for you is all but yeah if you posdt a picture of every different component on one shock, someone will be able to tell you if their missing something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animal47 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Fg shocks always seem prone to leaks, even fully rebuilt shocks on my race car don't last long before needing new seals although shock socks are certainly helping. Imo the best shocks I have used are hormann tk shocks, rarely had any trouble with them although they wouldn't be cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smudge053 Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Here is a picture of my shock. As you can see the piston is at the fully up position in picture 1 you can see the nut on top of the piston. And here is the picture with bladder in place, the piston is not at its full but is touching the bladder, so when at it's fully in position it pushes the bladder off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike1970 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Those aren't FG shocks. I've never had any issues with leaking shocks on my FG cars. Using genuine parts, good oil and making them work properly will all help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 I only 'bash', but mine have always been topped up when I get round to servicing / replacing / trying damping alternatives - Comp 04 8-shock MT. I don't run anything like as much as Animal and Mike it must be said. Defo look at what OHO said - new O-rings, bushes. Al. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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