Fox 3.0 Shocks Leaking?

[V6Raptor]

Hey everyone. Quick question for you wise folks. First time having anything with an exterior reservoir but is it normal for some grime/dirt build up in this area of the rear Fox 3.0 FRS shocks? Had these 3.0s installed probably a month ago now and I don’t know if it’s leaking or I’m being paranoid.

Picture doesn’t show the build up as I took it after I cleaned it but it does the same on both sides.

 

[downforce137]

probably assembly lube.. nothing to worry about..

 

[Grod760]

I just got my shocks replaced for the same thing. both rears.

 

[V6Raptor]

I just got my shocks replaced for the same thing. both rears.

Fox determined the build up is considered a leak?

 

[Booth9999]

I just got my shocks replaced for the same thing. both rears.

More info please,

 

[Grod760]

I just got my shocks replaced for the same thing. both rears.

24 Raptor - Just replaced both rear shocks under warranty. 7k miles but I noticed it a few months back. Finally got around to making the repair.

 

[Grod760]

Fox determined the build up is considered a leak?

Idk - I just told the dealer that there was a leak and it was possible from oil change or something else. They found the leak on the shocks. About 5k for two rear shocks. I would cry if it wasn’t under warranty.

 

[Grod760]

 

[downforce137]

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that looks like an actual leak, but the little bit of moisture around the sealing areas is normal..

fluid dripping on the floor is not..

 

[V6Raptor]

Yeah that’s for sure a leak.

As for my situation, I wiped it down and hasn’t come back so what @downforce137 said earlier about assembly lube might be right considering my front shocks had some as well and when I wiped those down, it was thick like grease.