OEM Struts - leaking

**eFJeff** · 06-17-2008, 12:01 PM

Looking for a little help here.

I have an 07 FJ, had the stock suspension on it until last week. During that time I took it off road a total of 4-5 times. Moderate trails only.

I had the OME 2.5" kit put on last week. Was told that my OEM shocks were leaking pretty bad.

Is that unusual? Shouldn't that be a warranty issue?

Dealer said that one had a dent in it so they claim no warranty, the other was just leaking.

Any thoughts here?

Thanks!

**nissanaltimacrazyhorse** · 06-17-2008, 01:57 PM

Wow never heard of that. Do you need the stock stuff or what. You could try a different dealer to try and get them to replace it. But they might look and see you have a lift and tell you to go f off.

**nissanaltimacrazyhorse** · 06-17-2008, 01:58 PM

Mine had 12k on them with about the same time off road as you and my dealer said that they were fine sorry for a double post.

jtinidaho · 06-18-2008, 12:55 AM

You want warranty replacement on parts you removed for upgrade?

If you wan't them replaced, reinstall the original suspension with the struts and then try a different dealer.

I agree that the original struts should not leak though. What are they leaking?

NECruiser · 06-18-2008, 06:52 AM

Someone else had this issue about 9 months ago with an "07" as well. Search early posts you may find it. I've been watching mine as well as the fender bulge.

RockyMtnHigh · 06-18-2008, 07:00 AM

Where did you take it, Steveson East or West?

I bet West, if so take it to East, they seem to be a little more understanding of the wheeler community and problems we come across.

**eFJeff** · 06-19-2008, 11:28 AM

I took it to Stevinson West, it's very close to home...I'll ask East at the Havana Crawl Saturday.

I just wanted to keep the original parts in case I needed to sell the FJ, or decided that I don't want to use a step ladder every time I want to get in the FJ!