Rear shock not damping?

[zoaman]

I have a b4 and all of a sudden 1 rear shock has stopped damping.I have check oil levels and all ok.Not leaking.Bled of air. was ok 2 weeks ago but now no damping.havent changed any thing. also car is pulling to the left on drag brake,after running straight in a line.coincidentally the shock that is faulty is on the left rear? i think maybe the shaft is bent but thought it would leak?

[jaysllim]

Depends wer the bend is on the shaft

[gazhillAE]

Well remove it and you will find out wont you!!!
Also check your shock total lengths and make sure there both the same.
Also make sure your wishbones arnt binding when shocks removed they should be loose and free.
Also measure the distance your shock coollars are unwound for your ride height all there things could cause what your noticing
All this is basic car maintenance you should remove your shocks every meeting if not every race and check there all fine and damage free especially if your a bumper car driver ;0)

[arransmith27]

All of the above.

In addition, check your drive shafts to ensure they aren't binding

[zoaman]

welll i have found out. i removed the shock top to inspect the air oil situation and upon pumping the piston only the shaft was rising and not the piston. so i striped it and the bottom e clip had snapped so the piston was not moving up and down with the shaft.only the shaft and top e clip, therefore not working or damping. so on that note thanx for the replies,much appreciated.

[gazhillAE]

Originally Posted by zoaman

welll i have found out. i removed the shock top to inspect the air oil situation and upon pumping the piston only the shaft was rising and not the piston. so i striped it and the bottom e clip had snapped so the piston was not moving up and down with the shaft.only the shaft and top e clip, therefore not working or damping. so on that note thanx for the replies,much appreciated.

That was the other thing I forgot to say!
E clip!
But then I could of found that just by feeling the suspension on the bench or in your hand.
Common problem but your sorted now!
Whilst your in there get some Ghea pistons!
Ghea 1 for small ripples and tiny jumps and bumps
Ghea 2 for larger bumps and big jumps where you need more pack on landing