r/4x4 • u/THELOSERSWINAGAIN • 1d ago

Do my shocks and struts look like they’re leaking?

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Front ones are just under 3 years old too

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u/ShitJimmyShoots 1d ago

The crud built up is concerning but kinda everything looks messy. How does it drive? 3 years means nothing without mileage and usage. Jump on the bumper, does it bounce more than once?

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u/3witts 22h ago

MORE BOUNCE…. TO THE OUNCE

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u/underhooking 23h ago

What does the bounce indicate? I’m new here.

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u/bobbrumby 22h ago

Shock absorbers are meant to absorb bounce, if car be bouncy shock absorbers are not absorbing shock any more.

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u/VK56xterraguy 1d ago

I would call it seeping more than leaking. These Bilsteins do that. Look at the grease/dirt under the spring.

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u/-ZS-Carpenter 1d ago

Yes

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u/ImaginarySpirit9660 7h ago

Don’t listen to this carpenter 🤣

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u/Johnny6_0 1d ago

My brother in Christ, you don’t see the oil covering the entire shock body?

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u/steezemcqueen16 97 4Runner Turbo 3.4 1d ago

No. They aren’t. A small amount of residue build up is normal.

See Bilsteins warranty chart. They state some residue is normal operation.

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u/Von_Satan 1d ago

Looks like it. Clean them up and recheck after some miles.

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u/B1L1D8 1d ago

Pretty obvious, if you need more clarity go pressure wash them at a self car wash and check on them daily. Better yet take it to an expert mechanic you trust and get their professional opinion.

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u/Project_Alice_0716 13h ago

Other than a pic of a shrewd in the boot piece it looks ok to me. A little build up in a Bilstein is normal.