some1

How long could a brand new in box strut last if it was never installed and is stored in a house?

I have a chance to buy brand new struts that have been sitting for a couple years (never installed, new in box) in a house.

If you think the shelf life is short, what do you think the manufacturers do when they keep inventory?

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

I can't forsee any problem. You never know the production date of replacement parts when they are purchased. They last for years when on vehicles, so laying in a house isn't going to cause them to go bad or leak any quicker. I'm certain Acura replacement part aren't maufactured every year, so they will have a production run then sit for years.

some1

Thanks that's what I figured/hoped.

MrHeeltoe

iTrader: (1)

Born-on date don't matter. Shocks will last as long as you need them to uninstalled.

Excelerate

iTrader: (1)

There is no expiration date. As long as someone didn't mark up the shaft or damage the seal the shocks/struts will be fine.