Supra ST Myster Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Noticed this while changing my new alloys, is this bad and need replacment straight away or is it ok?? What would happen? First pic is of a good shock, second pic is the bad one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wipeout Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 The picture didn't work Try again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Ayling Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Needs to be a JPG or GIF, not PNG.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 bad one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitesupraboy2 Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 it keeps all the crap out of the suspension, looks like the rubber guard, id replace it sooner then later, dont want bits of grit getting into that! someone wit more knowledge will help in sec, i dont know how important it is to get fixed, soz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 does the whole lot need changing or can you just get the rubber guard does anyone know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Laing Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 it should be replaced yes, might not go through an MOT being ripped. Plus think of all that salt and stuff going into the shock, nasty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve W2 Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Its ok to drive, but you should get another one as soona s you can to avoid any costly problems, especially in this weather. The dirt will stick to the piston and be forced through your seal, damaging both the seal and the piston (as it gauges it away). This will mean that your shock won't seal properly and you will have to get a new one. Or at least replace the seal if your lucky. Either way more expensive than replacing just the boot. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 I would bond it back up with some flexible adhesive until I get a new one - not worth risking even the drive down the local motor factor IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 oh right, ok, so can you get just the rubber sleeve then? Does the whole lot gota come out to fit it on??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Just go to your Toyota dealer and buy a new one. Actually buy two and do the other side as well. It's and exteremly easy job and you can't repair them. I think they're about £17 each but I may be wrong - didn't keep the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terminator Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 To aviod more damage, clean it up with meths or carb cleaner and try super glue, while you wait for Toyota to get you a good one I have super glued CV covers before now to get through an MOT. But you must get rid of any trace of grease or oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 wait for Toyota to get you a good one They got mine in 2 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Originally posted by Paul Laing it should be replaced yes, might not go through an MOT being ripped. Plus think of all that salt and stuff going into the shock, nasty! It will not fail a MOT on this, even if it's missing altogether. They are water and grit guards, I doubt it being damaged will shorten the life of the shock TOO much, but if you are fitting new shocks I'd suggest you go the extra mile and fit new bellows too. They ARE available separately from Toyota. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted November 29, 2003 Author Share Posted November 29, 2003 thanks for the advice guys, i will just try and secure it for now and get a new one from Toyota asap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted December 14, 2003 Author Share Posted December 14, 2003 got my new part now, does anyone know how i go about fitting it?? Do i need to compress the spring to change this part? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 Originally posted by supra TT myster does anyone know how i go about fitting it?? Do i need to compress the spring to change this part? Yep. You need to take the suspension leg off, compress the spring and then remove the top of the shock. It's an extremely dangerous job if you don't have the correct spring compressing equipment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supra ST Myster Posted December 14, 2003 Author Share Posted December 14, 2003 Originally posted by John Packham Just go to your Toyota dealer and buy a new one. Actually buy two and do the other side as well. It's and exteremly easy job and you can't repair them. I think they're about £17 each but I may be wrong - didn't keep the bill. So are we thinking of the same job then to change this part from what Jake has said or did you have all the tools to do it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted December 14, 2003 Share Posted December 14, 2003 I'm assuming you have to remove the top of the shock to get the new gator on, if that is correct then I stand by what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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