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Uploaded by on Jun 15, 2009

I replaced all six original shocks and springs on a 1988 Jaguar XJS for someone. It was a big job. The results were dramatic. The old shock (on the right) had a lot less nitrogen pressure in it yet it extended much more quickly. No shock dyno required. BTW both sets are German made Sachs.

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  • @JeepinDG No, you need to look how much pressure it needs to be compressed, a worn shock will compress easier. You also look how it it's capable of going back up, if it does get back up really slowly it is worn.

  • old shock is fine!

  • Shocks are suposed to slow the suspension to slow controlled movements, o blown shock will move very quickley and easyly, ---that is why the old shock moves faster ---- it is not slowing down the movement and working correctly.

  • A new shock will normally have more O ring resistance which would cause you to see what you're seeing.

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