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Offline Hipo giddyup

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Storing shocks
« on: September 04, 2016, 11:18:55 PM »
So I removed a set of shocks that I will be reusing in the future. I was wondering your opinions on how to store them, compressed or un compressed?? Guess there's pros and cons to each??
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
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Re: Storing shocks
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2016, 11:48:20 PM »
Never thought allot about the subject but its dry around here so we likely don't have the same issues as others.

I would think that if stored compressed less of the bare steel of the shaft would be exposed to air and any humidity. Also in this position they would take up less room

Just my thoughts at the moment. Believe this is the way they were originally boxed and stored not that that makes a difference at this point
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Re: Storing shocks
« Reply #2 on: September 05, 2016, 12:03:28 AM »
Never thought allot about the subject but its dry around here so we likely don't have the same issues as others.

I would think that if stored compressed less of the bare steel of the shaft would be exposed to air and any humidity. Also in this position they would take up less room

Just my thoughts at the moment. Believe this is the way they were originally boxed and stored not that that makes a difference at this point
+1 . Definitly store compressed.
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Re: Storing shocks
« Reply #3 on: September 06, 2016, 04:23:34 PM »
Thanks guys. I have purchased shocks compressed (recently some KYB performance), and others not (Monroe matics). I thought i ordered the wrong shocks when the Monroes arrived as the boxes were quite long.  :o

Compressed it is, thanks!
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: Storing shocks
« Reply #4 on: September 06, 2016, 06:09:14 PM »
Thanks guys. I have purchased shocks compressed (recently some KYB performance), and others not (Monroe matics). I thought i ordered the wrong shocks when the Monroes arrived as the boxes were quite long.  :o

On aftermarket shocks like gas shocks unless they are bound in the bore they won't stay compressed.
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Re: Storing shocks
« Reply #5 on: September 07, 2016, 01:29:15 PM »
+1 the KYB shocks came with a plastic tie that kept them compressed. I will do the same by making it out of zip ties.
1967 Springtime Yellow Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Metuchen built, Nov. 17th 66'
1966 Sahara Beige Coupe, 289 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, July 21st 66'
1964 1/2 Pagoda Green Coupe, 260 2v 3spd, Dearborn built, June 30th 64'
1966 GT350 Fastback clone, 289 HiPo, 725cfm Holley, 4spd, SanJose built, Nov 25th 65'

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Re: Storing shocks
« Reply #6 on: September 07, 2016, 03:14:26 PM »
+1 the KYB shocks came with a plastic tie that kept them compressed. I will do the same by making it out of zip ties.

IF your storing factory or service replacement shocks this is not necessary. Only on gas filled ones
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Re: Storing shocks
« Reply #7 on: September 07, 2016, 03:53:22 PM »
FYI:
A little known fact about "stored" shocks, even your new "replacements" from your local parts store. They ought to be "pumped up" before use. The oil settles inside when stored on the side, which in itself, IS NOT really A PROBLEM, they will eventually do it themselves but it sure helps them ride better, quicker if you do this before installation. (and it is a good bench-test too, to make sure their "resistance" is equal to one another)
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