i bought these recently for less than $200 shipped from the private sale section to replace my stock struts n spring w over 100k. but seriously these look worst than my 100k.

do they look ok? idk but i plan on putting springs on these btw.

thanks

 

38k of full year use (aka winters) can do that.

What year car did it come off of? If an older car - winters/salt had time to set in more. Are the shafts clean (no leaking fluid)?

 

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Assuming the seals arent blown and that is just surface rust rather than being rusted all the way through you should be fine.

 

from an 05 evo. new york/new jersey. he did say he drove in all winter. but i do the same here in ohio n it still doesnt look as bad. doesnt seem to have any leaks. and he said the gunk on them is from road tar. i just wasnt sure so i wanted to get some opinions on here. thanks

 

I've lived there. Terribly rough roads. I'd look for a set of used MR Bilsteins for $400. Yeah, 2x the price, but better build quality and they are rebuildable.

 

if your upset about the rust paint them, or go get a set of ohlns !

 

What?

Its not about the rust, its about the roads driven on. NYC/NJ roads are rough. Bottoming out a strut is what kills it quick.

 

yeah the rust is more of an asthetic thing, the internals are what really matter, stick them on and you'll know real quick

 

+1 Get some used Bilsteins instead.

 

He's already bought these suspensions and you guys are telling him to buy another set.

OP, just check out the suspensions for leaks and what not and if the rust is just surface stuff, a nice paint job should help. I don't know if there is anyway to test them without putting them on the car, but I was told you can probably push down on the shafts (take springs off) and see if they rebound back on their own. that should kinda give you an idea if they are still in good condition or not.