How long do struts last??

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Old 08-17-2005, 04:36 PM
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How long do struts last??

How long are aftermarket struts like Tokico and Kyb good for? How many miles til they crap out?
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The Tokico website says:

1. TOKICO Limited Warranty. TOKICO (USA) Inc. warrants its performance suspension products to the original retail purchaser against defects in material and workmanship and wear-out when used on private passenger cars and light trucks under normal operating conditions for as long as such purchaser owns the vehicle on which it was originally installed

which basically says they'll replace them even if they do wear-out, so long as you are the original buyer and have only had them on one car.
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Well I am buying my pro kit from a guy who has the koni adjustables too but the struts have about 20k on them....will there still be a lot left in them?
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They should be fine. I read recently that some independant shops seem to change them sooner than needed while dealerships will not. The person mentioned that stock ones would last more than 150k miles, so I would think anything aftermarket would be just as capable, if not better.
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Shocks/struts will outlast the life of the vehicle as long as they are paired correctly with springs.
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