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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 10:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
So, I recently bought a brand spankin new M2L shock from a fellow member. UPS being the assholes they are, tossed it around, and now the box is covered in oil.

So, is there a way to refill/repressurize the oil so I can use it, or is it a turd now?
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Rick_a
Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 04:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
If it's leaking it probably needs to be rebuilt. RaceTech has the seals and any race shop or suspension shop should be able to re-charge the nitrogen for a small fee.
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Bad_karma
Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 06:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I recommend a Works or Penske.
Joe
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Brinnutz
Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Joe, would be nice. but money is the issue with that.
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Sloppy
Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 10:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Factory shocks are well known to leak oil... I would doubt if UPS could damage a properly packed shock such that it would "suddenly" leak oil. If they did that much damage the shock should look like a trashed beer can...

Yes, they are repairable. Get with a reputable shock dealer (Race Tech, LE, etc) or do it yourself IF you have the tools and experience...
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