Coilover wear?

[predator]

Can coilovers actually wear out? My Zeal suspension is as bouncy as all hell. Even if i adjust the damper dial on its hardest setting really is a bit too bouncy

Could this be a sign of wear?

There may not actually be anything wrong with them, and maybe they're just naturally bouncy but I wouldn't have much of an idea what they would have originally been like.

I know with normal shockers, obviously too much bounce in the car is a sign of wear.. but does this happen with coilovers???

Can they be repaired or like "regassed" (??) or do you have to replace the whole thing??

[CMS Drifter]

yes it does with coil overs. they are basically a normal shock but with adjustability. You might find that the piston seals in yours are almost stuffed

[JimX]

You can get most aftermarket adjustable shocks rebuilt, but it doesn't come cheaply. Talk to a good suspension shop about it, you might have to get the parts imported.

[predator]

The damper adjustment is still working though, and it does increment and decrement as i fiddle the dials - if it was stuffed would it stop doing that??

yer, **** it .. if they go i'll just the full whiteline kit installed.. Least its local products, and VMS is apparently going to become an official distributor soon.

thanx for the advice.

[T0nyGTSt]

You need to get it checked out by a import specialist (not pedders or dicks like that).

My HKS setup apparently needs some work but I'm too busy.

T.

[Neil]

Originally posted by T0nyGTSt

You need to get it checked out by a import specialist (not pedders or dicks like that).

My HKS setup apparently needs some work but I'm too busy.

T.

I have to dis-agree,,,. Most Pedders shops use a Shock Dyno,,,how many Import Specialists use one.

Neil.

[predator]

yes.. but do they know how to fix it.. or how much is it going to end up costing me? No doubt if i took it to pedders they'd probably try to push onto me a full replacement "sports kit" or whatever they sell for $XXXX

If its $600 for new parts and labour.. $1600 for a full whiteline kit (installed) seems to be a more worthwhile option..