Rear shock leaking oil

Went offroading a few days again, noticed when I got home that my rear shock was leaking. I’m probably going to buy some OME suspension in the next month or so. Should I replace that shock with a $30 monroe in the time being?

 

If it's your daily then yea I would but, if you only drive it occasionally then I think it could wait till you get your new suspension.

 

Just replace it with an OME kit.

No use throwing away money but if you're so inclined just do it; your truck and your money and a quick 5 minute job.

 

Don't tow, don't drive hard, don't load the bed and you'll be fine.

Half the folks around here are driving with shocks that are dead (from normal wear) and don't even know it.

 

This is very true!

Many people will say "my shocks lasted me 80-100k miles"

Just because they didn't break doesn't mean they don't warrant being replaced. The oil breaks down overtime as it goes through "hot" and "cold" cycles.

Maybe the guy that said I'm wasting money if I don't keep my shocks on until 100k miles will chime in.

 

We'll just go ahead and get this out of the way then................

 

If I can "Like Very Much" I would.

 

I don’t need to jack the truck up to replace the shock do I? Just zip off the 2 nuts and pull it out?

 

depends on how much its leaking, if its just oily residue you can go on it for along time more with reduced performance

 

Correct.

2 minute job if tools are already out.

 

It leaked a whole lot. It’s not dripping anymore so that leads me to believe that all or at least most of the oil is gone. I think I’m just going to throw a cheap monroe on there for the time being.

 

I actually tore a shock in half (over extension). Drove truck for a few weeks with only one shock. It was fine, save your money for your long term shocks. Only thing you’ll notice is back end bounces around a little longer going over bumps.

 

good idea, just get the cheapie for now install is a piece of cake

 

Waste of time and money if you are going to replace in a month anyway.

 

Yep!

Would rather take a couple of buddies out for In N Out, or Whataburger in your case, than buy a crappy shock I'll toss away.

 

I went ahead and replaced it because it was pretty bouncy and had a lot more body roll than usual. Ill keep the cheap shock for a spare for my dads 3rd gen 4runner or something.