When is a leaky shock safe?

[Dak]

Take it back to your dealer and tell them to replace it, don't take no for an answer. They know about this and it's a known fault. Oh, and demand the pair be replaced, they should always be replaced as a pair.

[madandy]

O have some mates with these vehicles. 2 have done over 100,000kms carrying some quite hefty loads. Other 2 are Greenkeepers work vehicles and not really working hard at all.
No issues yet for all 4.
My 2.4D has done 250,000kms now & apart from servicing and two front shock has so far been typically Hilux dependable.
Maybe Toymota are losing their edge. Its not like they charge as little as the competition for the Hilux so quality shouldn't be suffering!

[Mike748]

Yeah have been joking that some departing Toyota engineer was looking to take the toyota image down a peg or two before he left for the opposition.

Personally the ute is fine to drive and I believe in it's current state quite safe, the problem is in the detail.

Should something happen before they replace the shocks, eg I get stopped at a checkpoint or involved in an accident (touch wood ) the vehicle is legally classed as unfit for the road.

I have heard somewhere that if you are in an accident without a current WOF that it will only be an issue if the vehicle is of an unsafe standard in a way that has contributed to the accident.
Anyone know if this is true?

The replacement shocks have supposedly been ordered from Aussie as there are none available here, they won't use aftermarket as it's a warranty issue.

I hope the replacements are to a higher standard!

[Sollyboy]

Interestingly the vehicle inspection manual says to fail a shock if it has "excessive" leakage. Is a very subjective issue.

(I tend to take the view that any leakage is excessive).

Werent some shocks designed so there was always going to be leakage , I think they called it a wet leg design or something