Leaking Strut?

[SoCalRunner]

My 4R has 50k miles and I took it in to have the brakes checked out. The tech called me and told me the brakes were fine but my right front strut was leaking and it would cost $500+ to fix. The break down was strut $200, alignment 180, and labor $120. I was reluctant to trust the guy since my truck is always parked in my garage and the floor is spotless. When I got back to work I looked up strut prices for the XREAS suspension and the lowest was $130. Is it possible for my strut to leak and not leave a mark on my garage floor? Has anyone had similar experience or work done? I think its pricey and I

 

[Methodical]

Could just be leaking a tiny bit. Both of my fronts have a bit of fluid buildup but I havent noticed any handling difference. I'd leave it.

Another thing, shocks, not struts.

 

[toto]

Check out the shock and look for oily residue on it. Clean it up if necessary and check it again in a few days. Once a shock is leaking bad enough to make a mess on the floor, it's pretty shot.

The X-REAS shocks are more expensive because they have that variable fluid control system, which means the shock has a connector on it for a hydraulic line.