Front strut problem

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 Jun 2006, 4:45 pm

#504419

One of my cabs front struts seems to build up pressure to the point where it becomes solid-is this fixable or is it a replacement job? In all my time when a shock stuffs up it loses its damping ability not the other way 'round!

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jun 2006, 4:55 pm

#504424

I am guessing it is more scoring/bent/sticking??

What ever - just change them over.

New strut inserts are relatively cheap - get some Boges or Sachs

Futue te ipsum!!!

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 Jun 2006, 5:02 pm

#504427

It's only been like it the past couple of days and it never gets abused (I've got the buggy for that!) but I thought I'd ask anyway.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jun 2006, 5:47 pm

#504437

So your saying there is just NO downward movement???

Futue te ipsum!!!

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 24 Jun 2006, 8:19 pm

#504473

Yes. If I leave it overnight I can push it down and it works perfectly but after a few up and downs it's like it builds up pressure and then becomes solid and wont move on the spring.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 24 Jun 2006, 11:44 pm

#504550

one of the "valves" inside must be acting as a "one way" valve and slowly leaking when left

Like a normal shockie there are valves inside that let the oil move around. It is these valves that give the shock/strut its characteristics

Replacement will be easiest

Futue te ipsum!!!

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 12:00 am

#504552

barry.

does your car have 2 bolt or 3 bolt struts?

i dont know how good they are but you are welcome to anything u need from my superbug.

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 25 Jun 2006, 10:19 am

#504595

I am a 2 bolter

Futue te ipsum!!!

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 11:55 am

#504618

other barry:P

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Jun 2006, 1:35 pm

#504638

I'm a 2 bolter too!!

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 1:38 pm

#504640

ahh well mine are 3 bolts.

are the inserts the same?

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Jun 2006, 1:40 pm

#504642

But Nick as it's just the shock insert I'll just have to sweet talk the wife into letting me buy new.

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 1:45 pm

#504644

u could always sell that honda to get the money.......

hey while i remember are u still trying to get rid of those holden rims?

dads spare wheel rusted out on his trailer.

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 25 Jun 2006, 2:01 pm

#504647

You're welcome to a couple if you want to drop by

Anthiron The Baja Rejuvenation Begins

4,936 posts · joined Oct 2003 · 25 Jun 2006, 2:40 pm

#504657

awesome.

im sure he'll buy a 6 pack or something.

ill let you know.

62/60 model bug eye baja bug, (Full Build in Progress)
1974 Chevrolet Luv
1970 MK2 Ford Cortina GT
1979 Yamaha RX125 Two Stroke tracker project.
2004 Harley Davidson Sportster XL Custom

lliszabailey Learner Dubber

9 posts · joined Jan 2011 · 8 Jan 2011, 5:22 pm

#820515

tightened down the strut bolt and it helped a bit, but the noise came back. i think it is strut related, but not sure of the exact cause. im planning on getting new shocks and struts this summer hoping that it will solve the problem (and give me better handling).or maybe have you check the shock and strut mount if there were any broken part

ancientbugger Custom Title Time!

1,986 posts · joined Mar 2004 · 8 Jan 2011, 9:01 pm

#820543

That was so long ago ! I think I just bought new inserts.