Replace that centre tube nut with a nylock nut, rather than welding it, then use 15w motorcycle fork oil to re fill, (about 400mm per damper) has worked great for me. Also, bought a blown out set from Facebook for $80 and doubled up the adjuster nuts (rings) to really lock in that height adjuster, 18month of daily driving and no issues since then
I had to replace the seals. They don't sell a re build kit so I took some caliper measurements And got a double lip oil seal online to replace it. Was not as tall as factory was 14mm high and I could only find 10mm. Filled with5wt fork oil. Work great
I have some brand new Maxpeedingrods coilovers that were leaking upon delivery. Entire box was wet! I ended up getting a full refund and the company didn't want them back after seeing pictures. Now maybe I can fix them for a rat rod project.
I've had the same thing and they have been utterly awful about accepting them back. Offered be a 60% refund, which I accepted, only to find out that the cost of a damper would be the same as the refund, almost
@@craiganderson-jones4916 dont be afraid of offending them in demanding a refund. They tried that partial refund bs with me. Like what am i gonna do with 1 good coilover and 3 that leak?!
If you just refilled by them with oil after was there any difference, do they still feel the same when driving. Im currently refurbishing a pair but the lable days they were gas filled so wasn't sute if they have to be refilled with oil and charged with a bit of gas somehow.
@@topcat807 unfortunately stop using the car as it needed more restoration. But i used it for over a year and had no leaks and drove better than before (i used softer springs) to suit my chassis.
Maybe not every cheap coil, but the majority of maxpeedingrods coilovers i have repaired have all had the same issue. They should use a locknut from the factory, but even so the stresses applied to the nut is the main reason for it working loose. Hence why i decided to tack weld it on
This happened on mine. The threads on the shock body itself stripped all the way through. Do not buy these!!! I nearly died on the road with these on my Subaru!!!
Im having an issue with my coilovers i have grease coming from the bottom of the strut. At the beginning i thought it was from my axle boot but it seems to be leaking from the bottom and is sprinkling in my wheel well. I have godspeed momo ss coilovers . Can the dampening affect that?
Later on in the video it shows that a used an angle grinder disc removal spanner, once you remove this, everything should just pull apart, be careful as it will be filled with oil and sometimes a gas
Hey mate, very helpful! can you please clairfy where is the bolt located and if it is possible to tighten it on installed coilover? for me it looks as top bolt on coilover, but I might be wrong. Thanks!
Hi which bolt are you talking about in particular? At the end of the piston there is a nut securing it from inside the tube. This worked free and was the cause of my leak
Hello buddy, as the piston is made from plastic it may crack so do not overtighten it! Just make it a snug fit 🙂 I put a dab of weld on the nut to stop it from working loose, if you haven't got access to a welder then you may want to use a nylon locking nut instead 🙂
When you put them back together do you just fill them up with hydraulic fluid? I bought a set and one was blow. I'm waiting for a response from the seller. Worst case I wanted to take it apart and repair it.
@@MrYogitron92 unfortunately I wouldn't know as I'm from the UK, we don't have an autoparts here. Sincee its an generic part I can imagine any motor factors should be able to help 🙂
@@MrYogitron92 no problem please keep me posted I'm interested to know if my solution helped, i would like to add I'm still using these coilovers and they haven't leaked 🙂 15k miles
@@brycel4007 Yes, I won't have to do it myself since I'm getting a replacement from manufacturer. I hope the other 3 don't leak. If they do, at least I can get them replaced under warranty. It did take like 3 weeks.
There is nitros gas in those coilovers...the gas is in there for a reason....basically the gas ran out when you took them apart. And when you put them back together without the gas in them ......they are no good anymore.....you destroyed them taking them apart long story short
@@choco107 They are a twin tube design which typically use either a gas bag or leave some air space in the outer tube. Not sure exactly what MXR does from the factory but from their manufacturing videos looks like they just fill it and ship it.
Replace that centre tube nut with a nylock nut, rather than welding it, then use 15w motorcycle fork oil to re fill, (about 400mm per damper) has worked great for me. Also, bought a blown out set from Facebook for $80 and doubled up the adjuster nuts (rings) to really lock in that height adjuster, 18month of daily driving and no issues since then
Do they have gas in them?
This is exactly what I did other than a nyloc nut, only because it's what i had to hand 🙂 still no leaks to this day!
@@mazzaneetum did you refill it with gas?
@@FortuneCast no gas, just brimmed with oil.
Hey good video i couldn't find anyone who did a video on this.. But my question is on where would i get the repair kit if i need one
I had to replace the seals. They don't sell a re build kit so I took some caliper measurements
And got a double lip oil seal online to replace it. Was not as tall as factory was 14mm high and I could only find 10mm. Filled with5wt fork oil. Work great
Glad it worked out! Yeah theres not much to go wrong when you can measure the seal sizes, the OD and ID are the main sizes to follow
You are brilliant.extreme brilliance
What kind of oil did you refill it with. How much oil did it take
Apologies for the late reply, but I used motorcycle fork oil. I just brimmed it to the top and assembled accordingly.
I have some brand new Maxpeedingrods coilovers that were leaking upon delivery. Entire box was wet! I ended up getting a full refund and the company didn't want them back after seeing pictures. Now maybe I can fix them for a rat rod project.
I've had the same thing and they have been utterly awful about accepting them back. Offered be a 60% refund, which I accepted, only to find out that the cost of a damper would be the same as the refund, almost
@@craiganderson-jones4916 dont be afraid of offending them in demanding a refund. They tried that partial refund bs with me. Like what am i gonna do with 1 good coilover and 3 that leak?!
I woudl drill n tap a set screw in case you need it apart later; maybe red loctite it or blue.
Very good mate 👌🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
If you just refilled by them with oil after was there any difference, do they still feel the same when driving. Im currently refurbishing a pair but the lable days they were gas filled so wasn't sute if they have to be refilled with oil and charged with a bit of gas somehow.
@@topcat807 unfortunately stop using the car as it needed more restoration. But i used it for over a year and had no leaks and drove better than before (i used softer springs) to suit my chassis.
Very informative thank you. I wasn’t aware of this - I’m assuming this is only an issue with cheaper coil overs?
Maybe not every cheap coil, but the majority of maxpeedingrods coilovers i have repaired have all had the same issue. They should use a locknut from the factory, but even so the stresses applied to the nut is the main reason for it working loose. Hence why i decided to tack weld it on
Where do I get rebuilt kit man
How did you bleed it?
I have max speed coilover it's not leaking but it's shacking side to side can it be that same nut that's coming lose ?
Yes it could be, the only way to find out is to take it apart and have a look for any damage or wear.
sir, did you just fill it up with hydrolic fluid? or and a compress gas? tnx in advance
Where did u fill gas?
This happened on mine. The threads on the shock body itself stripped all the way through. Do not buy these!!! I nearly died on the road with these on my Subaru!!!
Im having an issue with my coilovers i have grease coming from the bottom of the strut. At the beginning i thought it was from my axle boot but it seems to be leaking from the bottom and is sprinkling in my wheel well. I have godspeed momo ss coilovers . Can the dampening affect that?
No, there shouldn't be any leakage from any coilovers as they use the fluid/gas for the dampening to happen.
How did you get them apart? Can you explain in another video
Later on in the video it shows that a used an angle grinder disc removal spanner, once you remove this, everything should just pull apart, be careful as it will be filled with oil and sometimes a gas
If it's filled with gas and you let that escape there is no way to refill ?
Hey mate, very helpful! can you please clairfy where is the bolt located and if it is possible to tighten it on installed coilover? for me it looks as top bolt on coilover, but I might be wrong. Thanks!
Hi which bolt are you talking about in particular? At the end of the piston there is a nut securing it from inside the tube. This worked free and was the cause of my leak
Not gas charged eh?
Hi did you fill everythink with oil ? Like that big black threathened tube ? Or only that grey smaller tube
How do you get the air out to where it compresses right again? Did you ever figure it out?
How tight should I tighten that nut that comes loose?🤔
Hello buddy, as the piston is made from plastic it may crack so do not overtighten it! Just make it a snug fit 🙂 I put a dab of weld on the nut to stop it from working loose, if you haven't got access to a welder then you may want to use a nylon locking nut instead 🙂
When you put them back together do you just fill them up with hydraulic fluid? I bought a set and one was blow. I'm waiting for a response from the seller. Worst case I wanted to take it apart and repair it.
Thats correct, i did 🙂
@@mazzaneetum I appreciate it. I'm going to tackle it today after work. If o-rings are damaged I can just get them from an Auto parts correct?
@@MrYogitron92 unfortunately I wouldn't know as I'm from the UK, we don't have an autoparts here. Sincee its an generic part I can imagine any motor factors should be able to help 🙂
@@mazzaneetum thank you very much. I'll update you and if anyone in the future reads our comments they'd know for sure. 😊
@@MrYogitron92 no problem please keep me posted I'm interested to know if my solution helped, i would like to add I'm still using these coilovers and they haven't leaked 🙂 15k miles
How much Oil did you refill when you rebuilt the shock absorber?
Hello buddy, i just brimmed the shock with hydraulic oil and pumped the cylinder and bled it 🙂 I'd say about 1/2 a litre
@@mazzaneetum Thanks alot for answering :) Have a great day!
Hi there was just wondering what grade of hydraulic oil was used. I am from Canada, so I want to make sure the damper performs in the winter. Thanks
@@45Saabaru54 honestly I can't remember but I did use oil that was for hydraulic floor jacks
@@mazzaneetum thank you 👍🏿
What fluid do you refill with?
Have you had any luck man. Ive been fighting mpr for a new shock because im pretty the exact same thing happened to my rear shock.
@@brycel4007 Yes, I won't have to do it myself since I'm getting a replacement from manufacturer. I hope the other 3 don't leak. If they do, at least I can get them replaced under warranty. It did take like 3 weeks.
There is nitros gas in those coilovers...the gas is in there for a reason....basically the gas ran out when you took them apart. And when you put them back together without the gas in them ......they are no good anymore.....you destroyed them taking them apart long story short
How does the factory fill them with this gaz ?!
These are twin tube shocks and do not come gas charged. They don't even have a gas bag. Probably part of why they are cheap. ;)
@@802Garage definitely not gas charged ?
@@choco107 They are a twin tube design which typically use either a gas bag or leave some air space in the outer tube. Not sure exactly what MXR does from the factory but from their manufacturing videos looks like they just fill it and ship it.