[video] repairing shock absorber on a Prius (worth it?)

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by abubin, Jan 17, 2022.

  1. abubin

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    My shocks are already not working in good condition. I figured, why not get it checked by specialists to see if it can be repaired. I know generally it is better to have them replaced with new but this TRD shocks that I am using is not cheap. Repairing it only cost me 10% of buying new.

    So why not? Let me test it out to see if this is a viable solution.

     
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    Interesting.
    Sure a TRD shock would be worth a rebuild.
    In the video, to me, it did not show the show the repair, seems to be only removal, test, and reinstall.

    For DIY, an oil change and gas recharge are standard, at least with racing vehicles.
    I'd question the gas recharge, maybe utilize a sharder value.

    The oil weight, volume and gas pressure plus all the seals would be needed info and parts.
    Again, Interesting.

    Yes a specialist for TRD maybe a good idea and cost effective.
     
    #2 Kenny94945, Jan 17, 2022
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    The part of that I really want to watch is welding the hole shut with pressurized oil and gas inside.

    The rest of the steps sound pretty easy.
     
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    Some type of one-way valve fitted to the case used for filling and removal afterward or from then on I didn't realize stress are so expensive at the present time usually we've just replaced
     
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    Unfortunately, the owner did not allow me to video him with the shock repair. Apparently it is secret that he does not even allow his staff to see. He went into a covered room and did his thing.
     
    #5 abubin, Jan 18, 2022
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