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Shocks - rebuild or replace?

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JustcallmeMrT:
Took a closer look at the shocks that came on my 550f2,  and wondering if you guys think they need to be rebuilt or replaced? 

The mounting rubbers look pretty worn, but that's not an issue.  My worry is that there seems to be some rust on the shaft that I assume will cause a leak if left as is.  The internal plastic cover also cracked.

Can these be rebuilt, or would it be better to replace them? 

Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Mr T
If it were mine replace them.By the time you strip get bits rechromed etc to me not worth the hassle.Tried all of that and was a waste of time and money
Cheers
Bitsa

JustcallmeMrT:
What would you replace it with?  Standard?  Something better?

Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP):
Looks like you have Konis as far as I can remember they did have a good reputation.For me and only to keep it as original as I can the    hate to say this    the pattern ones seem to do a reasonable job but as all ways each to there own mate
Cheers
Bitsa

Bryanj:
Supposedly all the parts to rebuid Konis are available from Ikon in Australia and when good they are a far superior shock. If the rebuild cost is not excessive i would do them

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