Would it be better to get a new shock or or have the original shock rebuilt, by replacecing the shock shaft and the seal. Thanks for the help.

 

I don't know why you would want to purchase a new shock if yours can be rebuilt and you don't need to replace the shaft, unless you ruined it - just get the seals and synthetic shock fluid. I use the Amsoil shock therapy suspension fluid, medium #10 weight. It’s an easy job and I think the nitro fill was the most expense item - $10.00 per shock.

 

Sway-A-Way RaceRunner Rebuild courtesy of BajaTaco.

 

I don't think you need Sway-A-Way seal kits (mucho bling) as you can pick up the O-rings at your local hardware store - that's really all you should need besides the fluid. I think the Amsoil synthetic ran in the neighborhood of $8.00 a quart, the O-rings were less than $10. I've got Fox shocks, non-coilovers, so they are a little quicker to rebuild.

 

wasn't meineke(sp?) picking up the tab on that one for ya? If so, just get the new one. I don't remember from the other post if you said they decided not to pay. give us an update

 

They are going to pick up the tab, but they order the new shaft. I did not know if it would be better to get the new shock or new shaft,