Shock Absorber Question - Your opinion...
I've owned my 2003 Hitchhiker since it was new - bought it in Oct 2002. While getting my rig ready for a long road trip, it dawned on me... my shocks are the factory originals, now 12 years old. They ...
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Raymon wrote:NC Hauler wrote:Raymon wrote:
How do you know if the OEM shocks are oil-filled or gas-filled? I am just curious. I don't think there is any way to visually detect f gas shocks leak.
I would say if you can't actuate the shock or if it moves too easily, then it is no good, be it gas filled or oil filled....
I know how to test shocks. If the shocks are worn out and there is no visible markings on the shocks and I want to replace with the type of shock that originally came on the trailer, how do I determine if the originals were oil or gas?
RAy
I wasn't trying to be a smart aleck; you asked, I gave the only answer I knew...."IF" it were me, I really wouldn't be hung up on if the shocks were oil filled or gas filled, (really isn't going to matter)....The perfect match for my replacement shocks, though far more superior was the Monroe Severe duty shock....I've had both gas filled and oil filled on 5er's before and can't tell a difference, but once I put these on, I could tell a difference in handling, but I had also beefed up complete suspension.
