Is anyone rebuilding coilover shocks themself?

November 23, 2025, 09:16 AM

Cost to rebuild these shocks is ridiculous! I push the rebuild frequency too far because it's >$1k for all 4. I have "custom" Afco.

It seems like 3 years is about the frequency needed, but I've run them longer and I think rebuilding every 2 years would be ideal.

It just can't be $1k hard and I see all the tools and parts are available from Afco.

Was looking at other high end brands. Maybe the other brands have a longer service life? I'm not opposed to a change.

I really want to rebuild them BEFORE problems start. Usually, there are very, very subtle signs that continue to worsen over time.

November 23, 2025, 09:29 AM

Larry Woodfin

Matt, following for replies. If you are satisfied with the valving, I agree that you will inspect, clean, install new seals, and replace the oil.

It seems reasonable to me.

November 23, 2025, 10:29 AM

Lenny5160

I wonder if I should take a look at the rear shocks I bought in 1996 or so.

I did replace the lower bushings a few years ago after one of them disintegrated.

November 23, 2025, 10:55 AM

Big Steve

I ran the same Afco shocks on my TD for 10 years and never rebuilt them and were very sensitive to changes and no leaks, maybe I was doing something wrong?

November 23, 2025, 03:31 PM

markemark

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Originally posted by Brktracer:
Cost to rebuild these shocks is ridiculous! I push the rebuild frequency too far because it's >$1k for all 4. I have "custom" Afco.

It seems like 3 years is about the frequency needed, but I've run them longer and I think rebuilding every 2 years would be ideal.

It just can't be $1k hard and I see all the tools and parts are available from Afco.

Was looking at other high end brands. Maybe the other brands have a longer service life? I'm not opposed to a change.

I really want to rebuild them BEFORE problems start. Usually, there are very, very subtle signs that continue to worsen over time.

The service frequency sounds excessive to me. Ever think you might be wearing them out in the trailer? Maybe put a twist tie on the piston rod to see what’s happening while towing.

I only put 126 runs on my car this year but it road over 7000 miles in the trailer.