Dead Shock? 85 R

[NewfieBish]

Hey guys, I got an 85 R, and I've been doing a few things with it like fixing up the wiring harness and a bit of work with the plastics n' that, but now I'm trying to get some of the bigger jobs done with it. The rear shock, its like there's no shock absorption there at all, its just the spring acting. I don't know if I should try to get the shock refilled, or if i should go and get a new one. I was also trying to find.. what's a reasonable price to pay for a used rear caliper for one of these? I also need some back brakes

[88 Turbo Coupe]

So theres no compression and rebound your saying. I used a company in CA who rebuilds Honda shocks at very resonable cost and doesn't cut corners either. Let me see if I can find the #. Chances are if you find a used one for sale it wont be any better than yours.

[DeePa]

when the shock is like a pogo stick, all of the oil leaked out due to the seal being shot.

you can get yours rebuilt, but the chrome shaft might be pitted and then you need to find another shock

[Dammit!]

sblt500r here on the boards can rebuild it and his prices are better than anybody else I have found. I have three shocks I plan on sending him sooner or later.

[BigGreenMachine]

Hey Newfiebish, are you a member on Newfoundland's "Sled-Headz" forum? Sign up and search for Mark Murray. He can rebuild it and does a great job. Had him rebuild my Raptor shock last season.

[NewfieBish]

Hey Newfiebish, are you a member on Newfoundland's "Sled-Headz" forum? Sign up and search for Mark Murray. He can rebuild it and does a great job. Had him rebuild my Raptor shock last season.

Right on man I'll give him a try. I'd say it'll need to be rebuilt. Where's he from anyways man?

[BigGreenMachine]

Carbonear.