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Shock oil weeping past wipers

Discussion in 'Suspension' started by License2Ill, Nov 26, 2017.

  1. Nov 26, 2017 at 12:09 PM
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    License2Ill

    License2Ill [OP] Woke like a Coma Toyota Tacoma

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    Sorry if this a stupid question...
    So, I had my coilovers serviced and rebuilt about seven months/ 7k miles ago and 1500 of hard dirt miles. 40k miles on the shafts and internals.
    Recently I noticed a small film of oil around the bottom of the shaft and around the wipers.

    Is it save to say I need to rebuild them again or is a small weep common? Any advice? Anything to look out for?
    TIA
     
  2. Nov 26, 2017 at 5:37 PM
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    TMFF

    TMFF Well-Known Member

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    Stuff and junk and things...
    What shocks?

    Could be some oil from assembly finally worked it's way out. Clean it off and keep an eye on it, if it pools at the lower rod end and comes back time for some rebuilds.
     
  3. Nov 26, 2017 at 6:15 PM
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    License2Ill

    License2Ill [OP] Woke like a Coma Toyota Tacoma

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    Thanks for the reply. They're 2.5" Icon ext. Travel coilovers.
     

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