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How to tell if lever shocks need rebuilding?

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rkep01

rkep01

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I know this has been discussed before, but I don't seem to be able to find it. How do you determine when lever shocks need rebuilding? Just took all the shocks off my Bugeye and found that the rear shocks are quite stiff when I move the lever. They both will travel the full distance, but it takes considerable effort. The front shocks have resistance to movement, but are much easier to move, requiring only moderate effort. Should the fronts and the rears be the same? Or is it normal for there to be a difference? :confuse:
 
I'll throw in my thoughts for what they're worth.

Since already have off the car, send them to Peter C. If they don't need to be rebuilt, he'll tell you so. If they need it, he's the guy.
 
Give Peter a call, discuss what you have with him.
He'll tell you what you have to the best of his ability.
 
Unfortunately, there's no adequate test one can do on the bench beyond just feeling for uneven movement... jerkiness. If they are leaking oil, then they should be rebuilt. If there's a point in the stroke where they feel dead, they should be rebuilt. But, on the bench you can't move them fast enough to get much beyond the bleed valve speed. Pretty much, it's if they are not leaking, then they're fine, unless there's been some trauma.

The faster you try to move the arm, the more resistance you should feel.

And Bill... we probably would rebuild them if they were sent in. baby needs new shoes! ;-)
 
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