Topic: Storing shocks

[Hipo giddyup]

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??

[J_Speegle]

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

[Bob Gaines]

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.

[Hipo giddyup]

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. 

Compressed it is, thanks!

[J_Speegle]

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. 

On aftermarket shocks like gas shocks unless they are bound in the bore they won't stay compressed.

[Hipo giddyup]

+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.

[J_Speegle]

+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

[67gtasanjose]

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)