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Passenger vehicle twin tube shocks and struts are sometimes misdiagnosed as being faulty when removed from the box prior to installation.

Noticeably, there are automotive DIY enthusiasts, mechanics and even some fitment professionals, that are incorrectly and mistakenly diagnosing a vehicles shock absorbers as being faulty "leakers" when in fact they are only displaying signs of “misting” which is quite normal.

Contrary to popular belief, the primary function of shock absorbers is to maintain tyre-to-road contact by minimising wheel bounce and controlling suspension movement in critical situations.