| Author | Message | ||
     Buellinator |
My newly acquired 99 X1 as a leaky rear shock, which I knew when I bought it. I've noticed that there seems to be a lot of cheap used ones available on ebay. Has anyone gone this route with success or are they all worn out too? Should I rebuild? | ||
| Ratbuell |
I bought a new Works for my S2, and a used/fresh rebuilt Penske for my S1W. Both are user-rebuildable should they leak again. The only thing I wish I had on the Works is ride height adjustment. If I could drop the rear just a hair, I could get the turn-in to be a little less twitchy...but for my money (and I work at a dealer), I'd go aftermarket just for the fact that they're user-rebuildable with easily attainable parts. My XB? It has all factory stuff on it (aside from a few farkles). Tubers are a different story though...some of the stuff just isn't as available as it used to be, and the factory rear shocks (technically non-rebuildable) cost just as much as a Works. That, and I like the exposed springs  | ||
| 46champ |
Ratbuell since you have both a Works and a Penske if a person was to buy new which one would you buy. I noticed a Works with all the options is only about $50 cheaper than the bottom line Penske on Al's site. | ||
| Scott_in_nh |
It depends on your budget. Since you mention buying a used one on e-bay then I have to assume that you are on the same budget as me (mine is leaking too). As nice as it would be to get a Works, Penske or AST, it just isn't in the budget - helping my daughter buy here 1st car trumps my exposed spring lust..... Buying a used shock that may already be leaking or most likely will start leaking as soon as you plan a big ride doesn't make any sense either. So, I am going to get the factory shock rebuilt. It is fully adjustable, and those that have done it are very satisfied and point out that it is more than adequate for typical street use. | ||
| 5liter |
This is from Racetech. This shock is rebuildable. The labor is a flat $105, $15 for fresh fluid, and anywhere from $12-$51 on parts that might be needed. You will go ahead and send your shock to: Race Tech c/o Service Dept. 1501 Pomona Rd Corona, CA 92880 | ||
| Guell |
Are the early wp shocks rebuildable? it has the exposed spring at apears to be fully adjustable, i wouldnt mind getting mine rebuilt and tuned to my weight. | ||
| Buellinator |
Thanks for the advice. I'll be getting in touch with Race Tech Monday. |
