is this a leaking shock?

[hayduke]

While having my tires changed this morning I had a chance to check out out the suspension components. my right read shock was quite dark and appeared covered in a thin oily film. left shock by comparison looks almost new.

vehicle is 2.5 years old 31k miles.

figure i can contact support but wondered if other folks that had shocks replaced under warranty looks this bad or not.

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[hayduke]

having just posted i guess it could also be a cv joint that blew and splattered grease? i dont think mine has ever been replaced though.

 

[Rivianero]

Looked, but I'm not seeing it in the photos. Maybe highlight it?

 

[hayduke]

it’s all this dark stuff covering the shock. the other one is silver and you can clearly read the manufacturer part label

 

[UnsungZero_OldTimeAdMan]

Either that or it's grease being flung from the CV boot/joint. Did you check that? While still under warranty, I would submit a service request and include pictures/notes. Given that first available appt. could be months away and they may not be able to work on your car the day you bring it in. Sooner you get in the process the better.

 

[Fencer]

Yes it is leaking. They will replace it (likely all) under warranty.

 

[beatle]

Looks leaky to me. The grease in CV boots is much more viscous and would end up on more places than just the shock shaft.

 

[Electrified Outdoors]

Hard to tell from the photo but that bushing in the top of the first photo should get some closer inspection.

 

[bigsky]

My R1S has a CV boot leaking now. There is grease splattered all over the place around the wheel.

 

[Rivian Owner]

The boot on the CV joint would have a tear in it if it was flinging grease. I agree you'd also have grease around the wheel well if the boot was defective.

Looks to me like a leaking shock.

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