New 2022 Fox live valve shock issue?

[Shinysideup]

Before I sign the papers on this new 2022 Raptor, (I guess I should say unused rather than new) what are your thoughts on the seepage coming from the rear driver side shock? Should I be worried? You know they’re going to clean it off and tell me “it’s all good”
TIA

 

[FordTechOne]

If it’s literally an unused truck, that is likely nothing more than oil from when the shock was manufactured.

If the seal is faulty, a quick test drive should reveal additional seepage.

 

[Shinysideup]

If it’s literally an unused truck, that is likely nothing more than oil from when the shock was manufactured.

If the seal is faulty, a quick test drive should reveal additional seepage.

there was no unusual noise or behavior from it and doesn’t look like any new oil was coming out after the drive. The dealer told me a new shock is $4k (I’m in Canada) so I’m a little worried

 

[Space Ghost]

thing looks like it was new from raptor assault

 

[Shinysideup]

thing looks like it was new from raptor assault

Dude, that’s exactly what I thought!

 

[Zeusmotorworks]

Out of curiosity, how many miles are on this "unused" truck?

 

[Keith88]

"basically un-used ford raptor for sale"

 

[Oldfart]

Where was it stored, half submerged in a creek? WTF?

 

[Antho]

So i had a shock replaced because it was leaking from the lower shaft seal. I noticed that the new shock had this residue after getting the shock a little dirty. I cleaned it and hasnt appeared since. So while the truck is used, It may have a replacement shock like mine and could be manufacturing residue as @FordTechOne mentioned.

 

[Shinysideup]

Out of curiosity, how many miles are on this "unused" truck?

86 kilometers.
It’s the Oxford white one in the middle. They have 3 2022’s and 7 2023’s still. I used the fact that it’s pretty much 2 years old to get below MSRP. I want the torsen axle which is why I want the 2022.