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Are my coilovers leaking?

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by jardoo, Oct 13, 2021.

  1. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:20 AM
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    jardoo

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    Or is this just dirt?

    98F3C8C6-1D75-414C-92A2-E10E727D03B3.jpg
     
  2. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:47 AM
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    Definitely weeping.
     
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  3. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:47 AM
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    what’s that mean ?
     
  4. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:48 AM
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    Very slightly leaking.
     
  5. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:48 AM
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    does this mean I need a rebuild?
     
  6. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:48 AM
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    Time for a rebuild
     
  7. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:49 AM
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    fuck. Ok what do I need to order? Should I do rear shocks too? I have an icon stage 5 kit.
     
  8. Oct 13, 2021 at 4:50 AM
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    Not sure on that
     
  9. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:24 AM
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    Just saw this.

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  10. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:28 AM
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    Is this common for Icon? I've seen this happen to a few other people and it's always been on Icon parts
     
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  11. Oct 13, 2021 at 5:37 AM
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    There have been a number of threads for complaints on ICON
     
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  12. Oct 13, 2021 at 8:55 AM
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    AccuTune Offroad

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    I would suggest reaching out to Icon about servicing the shocks. Its not a simple easy job if you don't have the proper tools etc
     
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  13. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:45 PM
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    Did you try touching it to see if it felt like oil or dirt? I mean it does look like oil, but does it feel like oil? Taste like oil? Does it burn like oil?
     
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  14. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:46 PM
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    Yup feels like oil.

    the other one is fine though. Should I still rebuild them all?
     
  15. Oct 13, 2021 at 1:51 PM
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    Great opportunity to sell them and get some Kings
     
  16. Oct 13, 2021 at 2:29 PM
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    How long have you had them?
     
  17. Oct 13, 2021 at 2:54 PM
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  18. Oct 13, 2021 at 2:59 PM
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    Rebuildable coilovers will need a rebuild eventually, its par for the course. 3 - 4 years is a decent stretch, usually if you do a fair amount of wheeling it's less than that.

    They have an authorized rebuild service in Texas, at the bottom of the page

    http://news.iconvehicledynamics.com/icon-factory-shock-service/
     
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  19. Oct 13, 2021 at 3:01 PM
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    thank you! I actually shipped my truck overseas here in Beirut lebanon. I’ll have to order the parts from icon to here.
     
  20. Oct 13, 2021 at 3:07 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    Probably a little overdue for servicing. :rofl:

    How often do you check N2 pressure?
     
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