Q: My rebuilt shocks are oily and even seem to have oil dripping from the reservoir, is this normal?

A: Yes! During the rebuild process the shocks are generally overfilled, as the parts are placed back into the shock bodies the oil overflows. I do not spend an exorbitant amount of time cleaning up the extra oil, as a result this oil will weep out of crevices directly after a rebuild. If you want to clean it up, use WD40 as a wash down, the solvent contained in WD40 will clear away the excess damper oil nicely without harming the anodize or rubber seals.

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