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    Default Leaking shock? Or something worse?

    I swapped my winter wheels to my summers today and I felt pretty darn proud of myself. Until I noticed a leak! My right rear shock looks pretty oily, but there's also oil staining further down on the lower near the wheel. See pics.

    Could the staining just be from the shock leaking? Or should I be looking for a leak somewhere else?





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    Default Re: Leaking shock? Or something worse?

    likely just the shock. Maybe check your motor mounts as well,just to be safe.
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    Default Re: Leaking shock? Or something worse?

    Definitely the shock.

    @S.F.W - I think he mentioned it was in the rear of the car, so motor mounts would not be suspect.


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    Default Re: Leaking shock? Or something worse?

    Quote Originally Posted by Flagrum_3 View Post
    Definitely the shock.

    @S.F.W - I think he mentioned it was in the rear of the car, so motor mounts would not be suspect.


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    Missed that, good catch.

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    Quote Originally Posted by S.F.W. View Post
    Missed that, good catch.

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    Hey, no problima.

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