Blown HAL Shock
Blown HAL Shock The front passenger shock is toast. Oil comes out of the upper seal between the shaft and the body like a gyser.
The shock was purchases Sept 2001. It has about 12k on it.
Called QA1 on the problem and they will be rebuilding the shock under warranty. The process was very painless, and all I have to do is send the unit in. It will be about a 5 day turn-around. Good customer service.
The shocks in all other aspects have been great. This is the only problem that I have had with these units.
Has anybody else had one fail?
The shock was purchases Sept 2001. It has about 12k on it.
Called QA1 on the problem and they will be rebuilding the shock under warranty. The process was very painless, and all I have to do is send the unit in. It will be about a 5 day turn-around. Good customer service.
The shocks in all other aspects have been great. This is the only problem that I have had with these units.
Has anybody else had one fail?
Re: Blown HAL Shock The QA1 warranty policy, at least the one that I have, states that if the shock fails within 1 year of use it will be repaired under warranty. QA1 confirmed this on the phone. I hope they are not pulling my leg on this one.
Re: Blown HAL Shock I bought a used set last year, and one of was blown and the previous owner did not realize it since the car was a racecar.
I got hooked up with the original HAL Lee, and he rebuilt it for $75 shipped.
It would not go firm whatsoever.
I sent Hal both of them, and he rebuilt one and went thru the other one.
I got hooked up with the original HAL Lee, and he rebuilt it for $75 shipped.
It would not go firm whatsoever.
I sent Hal both of them, and he rebuilt one and went thru the other one.
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Re: Blown HAL Shock For what they cost, that's rediculous. Failing after 12k miles.... Another mod I can scratch off my list I guess....
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Re: Blown HAL Shock both fronts on mine are screwed...I just leave them at full soft anymore...like I have any choice <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
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Re: Blown HAL Shock What causes these shocks to go out, I want to get a front set in the future, but if they are going to keep busting like this I might look into another kind of drag racing shock.. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
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Re: Blown HAL Shock I don't want anybody to get the impression that these shocks are POS. In fact, I have been very happy with these shocks.
I am pretty sure I know what took the shock out as well...
I would much rather pay 75 bucks to get the shock re-valved, then have to pay thrice as much to get a new shock, as would be the case with many other high performance shocks.
I am pretty sure I know what took the shock out as well...
I would much rather pay 75 bucks to get the shock re-valved, then have to pay thrice as much to get a new shock, as would be the case with many other high performance shocks.
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Re: Blown HAL Shock I think my shock blowing was an artifact of driving around with them on full soft. don't do it I guess <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
Re: Blown HAL Shock Yup, Fireball killed his from driving around with them on full soft, HackerJoe killed one doing that a few years ago.
Settings are 0 thru 12.
I run my fronts at 50% or stiffer on the street. One time I was testing on the street, so I loosened them down to 2.
Settings are 0 thru 12.
I run my fronts at 50% or stiffer on the street. One time I was testing on the street, so I loosened them down to 2.
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Re: Blown HAL Shock PSJ...can I get contact info for HAL so I can send my leaker in for a rebuild <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
Re: Blown HAL Shock Maybe Jay Billingsley has the info? I don't have it anymore but you could also call QA1 and talk to their customer service guy he gave me the info.
Re: Blown HAL Shock Tell the truth Brain.. your have never been on any firm settings. Brian likes to bounce <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />