Shock Covers

[KlotzBanshee]

I've herd a lot of conflicting opinions on the use of shock covers. Some say they will keep the fine dust from tearing up your valves and valve seals; while others say they keep air from traveling around the shock body causing overheating, fade, damage and so on. So what are your opinions on this subject? Feel free to elaborate.

[2001Stroker]

Sometimes. Depends on how muddy it is. I've heard the same as you. I like those rock guards that come on the iShocks. Just a hard plastic shield that covers the front of the spring and shock rod. I think you can buy them seperately for any shocks, too.

[KlotzBanshee]

37 views and only 9 votes and 1 reply. It there a friggin gas leak in here? c'mon you lazy bitches! lol

 

How hard is it to click the mouse and vote? Its not like I'm asking ya to do fuggin push ups. :sweat:

[evro]

i run neoprene dirtskins myself and think they're awesome. i've heard the nylon lets dust through and also stones can still chip your springs through the nylon. neoprene is waterproof and also provides some cushioning if you get caught on the wrong end of a roost. i wont run without them. i'll be doing the yfz450 front end swap soon and will be using ltr450 shocks and they'll definitely sport dirt skins.

[FireHead]

The covers are worth running if you are in the mud.............

 

Otherwise, the covers just trap sand, dirt, and moisture aroiund the shock shaft, where it hangs out and does abrasive things to your seals. Additionally, they tend to rub the paint and or powder coating off of your shock body and springs.

[shee4speed]

37 views and only 9 votes and 1 reply. It there a friggin gas leak in here? c'mon you lazy bitches! lol

 

How hard is it to click the mouse and vote? Its not like I'm asking ya to do fuggin push ups. :sweat:

 

 

I'm gonna throw down some pushups now. I run them to keep the chips from happening on the springs.