ginger Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Recently i snagged a set of works shocks off ebay for super cheap. The lady selling them didnt know anything about them but the fact that they are for a banshee and that they are works shocks. I was wondering if there is anyway to tell what weight they are rated for? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 if i use a spring tester, and test the compression of each spring, would i be able to figure it out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Ride 'em and rock 'em, only way to tell. Or sell them to me and I'll worry about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swhitey917 Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 If really stiff they are set up for a heavier person than you. IF soft they are set up for a lighter person than you. Problem solved. If you bought them cheap and they are comfortable to run, then run them how they are and worry about a revavle when they are due for a rebuild later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted February 10, 2012 Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 Ride 'em and rock 'em, only way to tell. Or sell them to me and I'll worry about it. If really stiff they are set up for a heavier person than you. IF soft they are set up for a lighter person than you. Problem solved. If you bought them cheap and they are comfortable to run, then run them how they are and worry about a revavle when they are due for a rebuild later. Pretty accurate advice right there. If there are any signs of leaking, don't run them. You'll do more damage than good. You can pull the springs off, compress the shaft, and make sure it comes out slowly. If the shaft shoots right out, the shocks are blown out, and it'll be a pretty penny to get them back in working condition again. Shock pistons are similar to engine pistons. Run them without lubrication (oil), and you can expect it to be toast real quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted February 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2012 how much psi of nitrogen do they normally put in them. i have bilsteins on my car and they take around 150. just wondering, dont want to much or to little Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Cal Suspension Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 how much psi of nitrogen do they normally put in them. i have bilsteins on my car and they take around 150. just wondering, dont want to much or to little 150 is a safe number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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