pcs Posted September 21, 2006 Share #1 Posted September 21, 2006 Hi Guys, When I removed my rear Tokiko Illuminia shocks from my 280ZX , I accidently or unwisely pulled the lower end to release it from it's perch resulting in loss of some oil and gas from the shock at the seal where the shaft emerges from the body.Illuminias are not in production (for 280ZX) any more and I want to get it serviced and restored to normal operation. Does anybody Know if this is possible and who can do it ? pcs:bandit: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
zbane Posted September 21, 2006 Share #2 Posted September 21, 2006 my only thought on that would be to contact Tokico, they may be the only ones who would touch it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted September 21, 2006 Share #3 Posted September 21, 2006 Do you have a pic of what you did? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZMan Posted September 22, 2006 Share #4 Posted September 22, 2006 Just a thought: it's common to fill the space between the strut and the strut housing with oil to help with heat transfer. Perhaps the oil you saw was some of that being forced out?Are you able to move the strut shaft in and out? Easily? If not, then maybe your strut is ok. Do you have another one out that you can compare it to? Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted September 22, 2006 Share #5 Posted September 22, 2006 Just a thought: it's common to fill the space between the strut and the strut housing with oil to help with heat transfer. Perhaps the oil you saw was some of that being forced out?Are you able to move the strut shaft in and out? Easily? If not, then maybe your strut is ok. Do you have another one out that you can compare it to?Daniel, the 280zx rear struts are not cartidges. It's all one piece then you put the spring on. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
240ZMan Posted September 22, 2006 Share #6 Posted September 22, 2006 Oops, sorry for the bad information.I was thinking of the earlier thread by the guy who felt that sometimes the 280ZXs didn't get a fair shake on this site, so I took a shot at answering. Given all my experience is with the S30, I guess I need to be a little more careful about what applies to the ZXs. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger1357 Posted September 22, 2006 Share #7 Posted September 22, 2006 eBay had several sets of Tokiko Il's yesterday--you might have a gander at their selection. I bought a set of struts and springs there myself. NOS and in perfect shape. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted September 22, 2006 Share #8 Posted September 22, 2006 I was wondering how he pulled it apart and lost all the oil. Maybe I didn't look at the illuminas close enough but I don't think you could pull them apart like he seems he did. That's why I would like to see pics of what they look like. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcs Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share #9 Posted September 25, 2006 Hi guys, Sorry I forgot I posted this thread. From memory I removed the top mounting nuts from the tower and removed the lower self locking nut and washer that holds the bottom onto the lower bracket. I guess the suspension didn't droop enough , because when I tried to release the lower end from the mounting by pulling the lower end towards the diff. I think the top end caught and by this action I heard gas escape from the top seal around the shaft and some oil squirted out.:stupid: Now when you compare both rear shocks, this one does not have the same gas pressure nor does it have the same damping properties. I was thinking that maybe I could talk to the guys that repressurize gas struts. Maybe they can help? Being in The land down under it's a bit far to send it to Tokico but maybe they might have some suggestions if I emailed them. Regards pcs:stupid: Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/21655-tokiko-illuminia-rear-280zx-shocks/#findComment-183617 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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