Removing oil from old shocks

[AAVP7]

I have four old, worn shocks from a 1987 M998 that I want to trash.

However, overhere, recycling is taken very seriously, so I have to remove the oil from the shocks before I can put the shocks into the scrap metal bin.

My questions:

1) Are Humvee shocks gas-oil shocks, or just oil shocks ?

2) Are there any recommended prcedures on how to remove the oil ?

3) Are there any recommended points where to drill for oil removal ?

I know, a very European question, but maybe some of you can help. Thanks in advance !

 

[Mogman]

They are not gas shocks, not sure where the best place to drill would be.

 

[Dieselmeister]

I have not disassembled one of my humvee shocks, but have cut open other ones. Caution, the shocks are presurized with nitrogen. Drilling a big hole too fast will get you sprayed with oil (think of it like drilling a hole into a can of spray paint). I would drill a small (1-2mm) hole on the far end of the thin section to release the pressure. Once the pressure is gone, drill the hole larger (6-8mm), and pump the shock absorber until all the oil is out.

 

[TOBASH]

I would take the simple route, and drop them off at a Sears automotive repair shop or at a local mechanic. Let them deal with it.

Local price clubs have auto shops. Sam’s club, BJ’s, Costco, Walmart super center.

 

[TOBASH]

Mog…

Given the laws in most states are that you can drop off batteries for recycling and you can drop off waste oil for recycling and you can drop off electronics for recycling at local price clubs, why wouldn’t you just drop off the shocks?

Just trying to be your friend and advocate.

The other option is dropping them off at any auto supplier because if they sell the item, by law they should have to dispose of the item legally

 

[juanprado]

As stated, Believe they are hydraulic not gas. Drill small hole and drain. Pump cyl and collapse several times to get internal oil out.

Tobash, He is across the pond.... in Germany.

 

[glcaines]

I would take the simple route, and drop them off at a Sears automotive repair shop or at a local mechanic. Let them deal with it.

Local price clubs have auto shops. Sam’s club, BJ’s, Costco, Walmart super center.

The OP is in Germany, not the U.S.

 

[Mogman]

Mog…

Given the laws in most states are that you can drop off batteries for recycling and you can drop off waste oil for recycling and you can drop off electronics for recycling at local price clubs, why wouldn’t you just drop off the shocks?

Just trying to be your friend and advocate.

The other option is dropping them off at any auto supplier because if they sell the item, by law they should have to dispose of the item legally

He is in Germany.
I did not mean to offend you, just thought it was funny you missed that.

 

[TOBASH]

He is in Germany.
I did not mean to offend you, just thought it was funny you missed that.

I missed it, and I guess that is funny, but Germany has price clubs and mechanics too.