George,

If they're leaking, they're shot.  KYBs come highly recommended.  I use
Monroes 'cause they're cheap.  There was a 'never-ending' discussion on this
very subject a year or so ago.  It's in the archives, I'm sure.

Jim Arnott
WetWesties
Union, OR

George Hahn wrote:
>
> David Yates wrote:
> >
> > How does one decide it is time to replace?  Apart from oil leaks,
> > that is?
> >
> I've wondered that too.  Mine started leaking during Ronald Reagan's
> second term yet I have never noticed any deterioration in their
> performance.  I've always judged shocks by their performance rather than
> assuming a leak = time to replace.  Yet I wonder if I've just gotten
> used to them and they really are shot.
>
> Geo Hahn
> 84 Westy