Shock Absorber Question

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Shock Absorber Question

Post by Raflad » Mon Sep 24, 2018 8:47 pm

Have a question about the shock absorbers on my MBT. On compression there is very little resistance but on extension there is quite a lot of resistance. I am assuming this is not good as I would expect to have equal resistance in both directions. Can someone please confirm if these need to be replaced. Shame if they are no good as their external condition is very good with original paint. Thanks in advance.
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Re: Shock Absorber Question

Post by Rus Curtis » Wed Sep 26, 2018 5:42 am

Adam,
First determine if the shocks need purging or priming. Older shocks needed this to ensure displacing air away from the piston/valve section.

Invert shock and pull to full extension. Right the shock and then compress. Repeat a few times. See if the compression action improves.

If not, perhaps the shock is bad.
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Re: Shock Absorber Question

Post by Raflad » Wed Sep 26, 2018 7:54 am

Thanks Rus, I'll give it a try next week when I'm down with the trailer.
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Re: Shock Absorber Question

Post by Raflad » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:25 am

Nothing improved, so guess I need to buy replacements.
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Re: Shock Absorber Question

Post by Joe Gopan » Sun Oct 14, 2018 8:34 am

And no matter how good the shocks, empty MBT/M-100 Trailers will bounce on rough roads.
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