shock absorber question

[MMMC]

Hi - quick simple question.

When you hold a shock absorber in your hands and compress it should it return to its full length when you let go??

Cheers

 

[ianscooby]

not from memory, it's there to absorb the shock and not act as a spring, it should be hard to push in and pull out, unless mine are u/s :roll:

 

[Joval]

Gas yes, oil no.

 

[MMMC]

thanks chaps - that helps no end.