Why are my shocks leaking oil?

If your shock absorber is leaking, it is probably leaking hydraulic fluid. Your shock absorber is probably made of a fluid-filled cylinder with a sliding piston inside of it. The piston absorbs energy through viscous friction, which occurs when the hydraulic fluid presses against it and slows down its motion.

How much does it cost to rebuild King shocks?

King gets $100 per shock for a rebuild, then you have shipping to/from so you’re better off finding someone near you or rebuild it yourself like others have suggested.

Do King shocks have lifetime warranty?

King Shocks’ products are warranted to be free from manufacturing defects for a period of 90 days from date of purchase. The warranty does not cover; crash damage, abuse, modified and/or use of non- King parts, lack of maintenance or incorrect supplied dimensions and or specifications on custom orders.

What happens if I don’t replace my shocks?

When shocks and struts begin wearing out, your ability to control your vehicle is compromised, and so is the overall comfort of your ride. In addition, failing shocks and struts can affect other parts of your car and lead to additional expensive repairs or replacements.

How can you tell if your shocks are leaking?

Swerving, Nose Diving and Veering If the fluid in the shock absorber is getting past the seal, it will leak out when you turn or stop the car, causing the piston to move in extremes. This will mean that your vehicle may swerve and sometimes lurch forward when using your brakes.

How often do King shocks need maintenance?

A complete shock rebuild is recommended every 1,000 miles for off-road race applications.

Can you rebuild King shocks?

If you choose to do your own maintenance, all of our shocks are serviceable with our fully stocked rebuild kits that contain all necessary original parts. All King shocks are easily adjustable by anyone with simple tools and an understanding of shock construction and valving.

How much does it cost to fix leaking shocks?

Shock Absorber Replacement Cost Since shock absorbers should always be replaced in pairs, expect to pay somewhere around $250 to $580 in total.

How do you service King shocks?

King service procedures include taking the shock apart, inspecting for wear, cleaning, precision honing and polishing shock cylinder, micro polishing shaft, and replacing all the seals and O-rings using original replacement parts. Fresh, high-quality King shock oil is added before final assembly.

How do you identify King shocks?

B: Shock Size – King shock size is determined by the shock cylinder diameter (width). 2.0 Shocks have a 2″ outside diameter. 2.5 Shocks have a 2.5″/2.56″ outside diameter. 3.0 Shocks have a 3″ outside diameter.

What are the signs of bad front shocks?

The Warning Signs Of Worn Shocks And Struts

Instability at highway speeds.
Vehicle “tips” to one side in turns.
The front end dives more than expected during hard braking.
Rear-end squat during acceleration.
Tires bouncing excessively.
Unusual tire wear.
Leaking fluid on the exterior of shocks or struts.

How do you drain oil from a king shock?

Drain the oil from the shock into a clean container. Bypass Shocks: Make sure the bypass valves are open so the oil can drain from the bypass tubes. Remote Reservoirs: Lift the reservoir up to drain the oil from inside the reservoir and reservoir hose.

Where is the seal cap on a king shock?

Slide the seal cap down to the top of the cylinder and settle it down so that it is sitting on top of the shock oil. Push down on the seal cap with moderate force to move it down to just below the snap ring groove. Try and do this in one continuous push because this is how oil is forced into the reservoir.

How to re-valve and rebuild King Shocks?

How to Re-Valve and Rebuild King Shocks. Filthy Motorsports is not only one of the largest and most specialized King Shocks dealers in the world, but we also offer genuine King Shocks replacement parts and provide helpful technical support to help you service, rebuild, revalve, and customize your shocks.

How do you fix a king shock wiper?

Do not bleed the nitrogen pressure from the shock just yet. With the shock shaft fully extended, use an allen wrench to loosen the set screw in the lower wiper cap. Make sure the allen wrench is a good fit so as not to strip the screw. Unscrew it just a few turns.

Why are my shocks leaking oil? If your shock absorber is leaking, it is probably leaking hydraulic fluid. Your shock absorber is probably made of a fluid-filled cylinder with a sliding piston inside of it. The piston absorbs energy through viscous friction, which occurs when the hydraulic fluid presses against it and slows down its…