Whats going on with my rear shock?

jacobsed · 04-14-2013, 07:51 AM

I had the passenger side rear wheel in the air changing from snow tires to summer tires and noticed this. Should I be concerned?

07lilredwagon · 04-14-2013, 08:38 AM

I do see some rust on the bottom of that boot....and it looks like your shock is wet from possibly shock oil....It may be time for a new set...

JP

jacobsed · 04-14-2013, 10:29 AM

Ok, is there supposed to be a gap between the top boot and the shock like that?

jacobsed · 04-14-2013, 01:59 PM

Looks like its just a protective cover that had to be pushed back up. It is also cracked. I inspected both side and both shocks are wet with grease from the shocks. Any suggestions on replacement brands?

04-14-2013, 07:51 AM	#1
jacobsed Lieutenant 23 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	Whats going on with my rear shock? I had the passenger side rear wheel in the air changing from snow tires to summer tires and noticed this. Should I be concerned?
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04-14-2013, 08:38 AM	#2
07lilredwagon Captain 40 Rep 679 Posts Drives: 07 328 wagon Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	I do see some rust on the bottom of that boot....and it looks like your shock is wet from possibly shock oil....It may be time for a new set... JP
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04-14-2013, 10:29 AM	#3
jacobsed Lieutenant 23 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	Ok, is there supposed to be a gap between the top boot and the shock like that?
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04-14-2013, 01:59 PM	#4
jacobsed Lieutenant 23 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (2)	Looks like its just a protective cover that had to be pushed back up. It is also cracked. I inspected both side and both shocks are wet with grease from the shocks. Any suggestions on replacement brands?
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