Battle Magazine — March 1997

Many people say they have never washed their shocks because they are tucked behind the tires. But shocks should be cleaned too, Baisho says. “Sand, mud, and dust can cake onto the shock. If left there, grime can get past the oil seal and eventually enter the shock itself. When you wash the car, use a high-pressure spray at a coin-operated car wash to remove dirt from the shocks. Coilovers are very water-resistant. They are not cheap, and they are essential for suspension upgrades, so maintain them carefully to make them last.”