Hi there
as the title, i would like to ask on how to know its time to service/replace?
currently on Zeal adjustable that i got at chop-shop 2 yrs ago
so far no leaks n its still hard etc..
aside for leaks n becoming soft, any other noticeable symptoms?

erm...
bouncy, swaying when on uneven road, skipping mid corner, etc
but mainly it depends on the driver (the feeling especially when compared to new), but i know that this cannot be done

if it is hard it does not mean it is still working fine
it depends on the spring rate (hard spring rate tend to give false impression that its still in good condition)

if in doubt, try doing compression test at the shop u intend to do revalving. i belive that they can determine f its still in good condition.

what car u driving btw?

driving a civic eg sr4
i believe my sets comes with 7/5 spring rates >__<
pretty hard for a daily car
btw, what kind of shop do have this test facility?


mine is the old B-function series (pic is newer function series)


*juz realized b-series got discontinued.. n a set of new ones around usd1.3k (well, mine was used btw )

This post has been edited by e-jump: Oct 4 2006, 12:26 AM

The problem is you can't just go to any shop to revalve or service the dampers. Usually you'd have to go back to the same company/brand as other brands will not fit, esp the seals.

putting servicing aside, how do we know sets needs replacements (w/o going to shop)?
for normal shocks, beside leaks, it can be felt when the car moves like sampan esp pickup/dash mode, or nosedive severely when braking, or even bottom out madly when car on load

normally you can put a finger on the absorber mounting where you will see a nut where it screw your absorber in place. rest your finger there then ask someone to press your car and let it bounce. if you feels like it has the click feeling, it might need to get services. most adjustable absorber can be saved even it was leaking and waving around. as long as the body and the shaft was in good condition.

do u guys know some whr provide adjustable absorber services?? and the charges around how much???

u can try HWL factory in Sungai Buloh, the service charge depends on brand.
front per piece range from RM150 and above while the rear per piece is around RM80 and above

but my fren going there for service absorbers, they said they didnt do service for other brand woh...??

u sure he went to the factory?..they do service other brand as well..including TEIN, OHLINS..etc..

i have check already the HWL now got provide adjustable absorber services... the price near rm300 per pcs...

erm...newbie here.....adjustable absorbers and unadjustable one....got what difference??? more comfort if using da adjustable??

obviously the adjustable can adjust the absorber to preference [high-low, soft hard] either for comfort or performance =___=
for price, u need some scouting to do esp at sunway

adjustables means..you can adjust the rebound and absorb rates..and adjust high or low. usually the price is 2x and above the normal absorbers