Shock absorber recondition or rebuild?

Question

Hello i have a small FWD car and one of the Shock absorbers is leaking, i was wondering if it would be the cheapest idea to go to a scrap yark and get a pair of Shock absorbers that are in wokring order and recondition them and put them in mine.
Is this a good idea?
How would i recondition or rebuild them

Thanks

Answer 1

Automotive shocks are not often rebuildable like RC car shocks are. Save yourself the hassle, and invest in the new replacements. A worn shock from any junkyard is not a good idea for many reasons. It may leak just like your trouble shock now, it could be worse than your current shock, it could fail suddenly and put yourself into an accident that if reviewed, would put you at risk of having to pay BIG fines. Please remember, buy shocks or struts in pairs to keep things balanced, and have a knowledgeable person do the installation. Certain shock/strut setups, if not done right, could get you killed.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Shock Absorber Rebuild

Answer 3

Some struts have a replaceable cartridge. You may just want to call local parts stores around town for shocks. That would be best. You could get a great deal on shocks and your going to get brand new shocks that should be good out the box. Junk yard parts are just that and you often get what you pay for. I would hate to put on a pair of junk yard shocks just to have to do it over again the next day

Answer 4

Not EVEN CLOSE to a good idea. Although they do an un rewarding job and are relatively inexpensive, they are a manufactured product and as such or sealed at the time of manufacturing and non-repairable. And you already HAVE a used shock. Why do you want to go to a scrap yard and get another? Get some pride in you car and your ability to take care of it. Go get a new set (balanced left and right)

Answer 5

Shocks can save your life, don't cheap it out, prices vary on new shocks from around 20 bucks each and up, like anything else, you get what you pay for.

Answer 6

I think your shock absorber maybe too big. It is good to have one as it could reduce the shock on you hand and elbow. But you don't want too much damping either as it will block any feel when you hit the ball.

Answer 7

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Shock absorber is better than no shock absorber. Playing without a shock dampener increases your risk of getting arm injuries, such as tennis elbow. The vibration generated from the racket and string bed upon contact with the ball travels up to your arm, causing arm injuries. A dampener will rule out some of this vibration, allowing a minimal amount of shock to be transmitted to your arm. The more strings the dampener covers, the more shock absorption you get. If you like more feel rather than comfort, try a small, round dampener that covers two strings such as the Babolat Cosmic Dampener. If you have had or are having arm problems, you should play with a dampener that covers more strings, such as the Gamma Shockbuster. It will dampen most of the shock, leaving you with a soft, comfortable string bed.

Answer 8

Struts and shocks is cheap enough in Autozone.You will spend more time to go to junk Yard,take them off(not knowing if they are good),then put them on your car and found yourself in same situation.

Answer 9

New shocks can be lifesavers. I wouldn't risk my life to save $10.

Answer 10

buy a new set...they are cheap