How do you prime a Monroe shock absorber?
Since most shock absorbers are stored on their side prior to installation, priming the unit before the installation is recommended. To prime the unit, you should hold it up-right and vertical, then cycle the unit by fully compressing and extending the unit 2 to 3 times.
Which way should shocks be mounted?
Bilstein tech advises that you should always mount your shocks so that the Bilstein logo is right-side up. Above is Bilstein rear shock 24-186742 for the 1999-2010 Chevy Silverado and GMC Sierra. The shock has 14.1 mm mounting eyes on each end.
Should a good shock absorber extend on its own?
Fully compress unit and allow the rod to extend on its own. This should require less than 45 seconds on a unit with normal gas pressure and up to 2 minutes for a low gas unit. If the unit fully extends to these specs, it is considered fully functional. Non-gas units do not extend.
Do shocks need to be torqued?
Registered. You can replace your struts without a torque wrench but of course it’ll be better to have one. A lot of suspension components on cars aren’t supposed to be much tighter than you can do with your bare hands anyway (IE: no air tools).
Do you need to prime new shock absorbers?
To function correctly twin tube struts and shock absorbers need to be primed, but not necessarily hand-primed. A twin tube strut and shock absorber design consists of two tubes, an outer reservoir tube and an inner working tube.
What happens if shocks are installed upside down?
Some people say that monotube or gas pressurize shocks can be mounted upside down, however in time they will develop and extra inch or more of piston travel that has little to no dampening effect whatsoever. Ultimately: don’t mount shocks upside down just because it looks cool.
Why mount shocks upside down?
Ultimately: don’t mount shocks upside down just because it looks cool. Sometimes a shock must be mounted upside down due to space limitations, or to protect the shock body, if this is the case, make sure you use a shock designed to be mounted upside down.
What happens if shock is too long?
If the extended length of the shock absorber is too short it will “top-out” and reduce the extended travel. “Topping out” is the term used when the piston inside the shock absorber collides with the cylinder head.
Do I need a torque wrench for shocks?
How often should you replace your shock absorbers?
– Tires, especially if the tires have worn unevenly – Brakes, especially if braking causes poor car body control response – Suspension bushings (may require shock removal anyway) – Springs (may require shock removal anyway)
What is the best shock absorber out there?
Bilstein 24-186728 Shock Absorber. Starting strong are the shock absorbers by Bilstein.
How to tell if your shock absorbers need replacing?
Bumpy ride. The most obvious sign of a problem with your shocks or struts is that your car is giving you a much more uncomfortable ride than normal.
Which struts are better Monroe or KYB?
Detroit Axle 10064-8 – Best Full Set of Struts. Detroit Axle is our first choice when it comes to struts.