Leaking Shock Abosrber - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Goodmanner · 04-08-2014, 01:50 AM

My car is currently at around 5400 miles and I noticed some sort of leakage coming from the rear driver side. At first I thought it might've been a leaking exhaust but it turns out to be from the shock absorber.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

ZionsWrath · 04-08-2014, 01:52 AM

rule out leaking exhaust vs leaking shock absorber

wut?

Goodmanner · 04-08-2014, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

rule out leaking exhaust vs leaking shock absorber

wut?

I'm not too technical of a person when it comes to cars so bear with me. What I first noticed on the drive way were wet stains. My initial conclusion was that it might be coming from the exhaust (as the stain was near the area). Anyway, I wiped it with my finger and it was this rather clear oil. I had a friend of mine come over to take a gander and he confirmed that it was coming from the shock absorber.

Anyway I'm going to be taking this to the dealership tomorrow but I wanted to see if anyone else had similar issue(s) with this.

Thanks for your reply, however.

ZionsWrath · 04-08-2014, 01:59 AM

If it is actually an oil there is no way it is from the exhaust, I agree with taking to dealer if it is an oil and not just water

humfrz · 04-08-2014, 02:38 AM

I haven't read about any leaking shocks on these cars.

However, whatever is leaking back there ..... it shouldn't be.

Yep, best have it checked out.

I hope it's minor.

humfrz

sshole · 04-08-2014, 08:34 AM

If your shock is leaking, you should be able to tell pretty easily. Lift up right rear corner of the car, grab a white paper towel, wipe the shock as best you can through the coils of the spring. Do you see oil? If yes, go to the dealership and get a new one. If no, it's likely not your shock.

SpeedyJay · 04-08-2014, 12:15 PM

Are you lowered on springs?

Goodmanner · 04-08-2014, 12:19 PM

Hello, yes I am. I have the eibach pro kit installed. I've had it installed for well over 3 months and never had an issue.

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ZionsWrath · 04-08-2014, 12:45 PM

In that case you are SOL dealer isn't going to replace that for you. Buy some konis or bilsteins to replace

Goodmanner · 04-08-2014, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ZionsWrath

In that case you are SOL dealer isn't going to replace that for you. Buy some konis or bilsteins to replace

I dropped it off this morning and am waiting to hear back from them. Hopefully the Warranty Gods will grace me with their presence.

Wolfking · 04-08-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Goodmanner

Hello, yes I am. I have the eibach pro kit installed. I've had it installed for well over 3 months and never had an issue.
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You do now!! An upgrade is in order, I anticipate this when I lower my own! I'd like to put KYB adjustable struts on, if they make them for our cars...

Goodmanner · 04-08-2014, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolfking

You do now!! An upgrade is in order, I anticipate this when I lower my own! I'd like to put KYB adjustable struts on, if they make them for our cars...

I was hoping the stock would at least last more than a few thousand miles.. I am still waiting for the dealership to give me a call back on the status.

Clipdat · 04-08-2014, 02:30 PM

Definitely let us know if they warranty the shock w/ the Eibachs installed.

ZionsWrath · 04-08-2014, 02:33 PM

If they warranty it you better go play the lotto

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	rule out leaking exhaust vs leaking shock absorber wut?

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	If it is actually an oil there is no way it is from the exhaust, I agree with taking to dealer if it is an oil and not just water

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sshole Banned Join Date: Jan 2014 Drives: BRZ Location: VA Posts: 594 Thanks: 201 Thanked 389 Times in 195 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If your shock is leaking, you should be able to tell pretty easily. Lift up right rear corner of the car, grab a white paper towel, wipe the shock as best you can through the coils of the spring. Do you see oil? If yes, go to the dealership and get a new one. If no, it's likely not your shock.

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	In that case you are SOL dealer isn't going to replace that for you. Buy some konis or bilsteins to replace

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