New 3.0 Fox Shock Corrosion protection

[Mick VT]

I have often noted that the areas under the stickers seem to suffer very little compared to the rest of the shock body. I have to wonder if a clear vinyl wrap when they are new would help a bunch

 

[ZaneMasterX]

I have often noted that the areas under the stickers seem to suffer very little compared to the rest of the shock body. I have to wonder if a clear vinyl wrap when they are new would help a bunch

I have a vinyl cutter, maybe Ill make up some wraps for the bodies...

 

[VortexTed]

The problem is the liquid de-icers they're using now. It gets into everything and will destroy aluminum, copper, etc, just like steel.

http://oaevt.org/Corrosion.pdf

After reading this I'm so glad I live in Arizona where they don't use these chemicals. I can only image what these chemicals are doing to the environment, trees, plans animals etc.. if they are eating at the metal on vehicles so easily.

 

[solsurfr]

Any downsides to using these products? For example, only spray them on the cylinder body, avoid this or avoid that? Thanks...

 

[155mm]

Any downsides to using these products? For example, only spray them on the cylinder body, avoid this or avoid that? Thanks...

Just don't spray your rotors

 

[mberger111]

After reading this I'm so glad I live in Arizona where they don't use these chemicals. I can only image what these chemicals are doing to the environment, trees, plans animals etc.. if they are eating at the metal on vehicles so easily.

People just need to learn to drive in the snow and ice. I hear so much complaining about my city not clearing the snow well, but they choose to live in a cold climate so learn to drive in it. Wish they wouldn't use any chemicals. But people are terrible in the snow and in a college town with students from all over unfortunately that's not likely to change.

 

[macdadmorgan]

People just need to learn to drive in the snow and ice. I hear so much complaining about my city not clearing the snow well, but they choose to live in a cold climate so learn to drive in it. Wish they wouldn't use any chemicals. But people are terrible in the snow and in a college town with students from all over unfortunately that's not likely to change.

So true. I could do without any road treatment. It is the only thing the tree hugging ultra libs don't complain about, and should. But then again there prisus would never leave the driveway in the winter. I really worry about the watershed, shrubs and trees die on the reg on the sides of the road. Tons of our brooks and rivers run along the road and all of the run off goes in them. I need those fish to be healthy and prosper so I can catch them.

Fluid film is the rust inhibitor I use with good success.

 

[Chris@FreedomMotorsports]

The absolute best metal protector out there for undercoating or coating shocks, etc. AMSOIL MPHD heavy duty metal protector in the link below


AMSOIL Heavy Duty Metal Protector

 

[mberger111]

So true. I could do without any road treatment. It is the only thing the tree hugging ultra libs don't complain about, and should. But then again there prisus would never leave the driveway in the winter. I really worry about the watershed, shrubs and trees die on the reg on the sides of the road. Tons of our brooks and rivers run along the road and all of the run off goes in them. I need those fish to be healthy and prosper so I can catch them.

Fluid film is the rust inhibitor I use with good success.

Yup agreed. The environazis complain about some really stupid stuff and avoid some very obvious threats to the environment. Most outdoor people I know are pretty conscience of the environment while still wanting to enjoy the outdoors. I get tired of all the dirt roads getting closed in the mountains every year.

 

[ovrlnd]

The environmental impact of road salts has been studied for years. No danger has ever been found. The salts are all natural minerals and the only danger would be over concentration, but the salts dilute too quickly to pose any issue beyond stunting plant growth directly next to roads.

The biggest danger is the salt attracting deer to the highway.