Advice on shock replacement needed
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Advice on shock replacement needed
Hello,
My 2002 TL-S has 50K+ on the odometer. I would like to replace the shocks and have been checking out the local shops.
Midas uses KYB
NTB uses Gabriel or Monroe Sensatrak
Anyone have any other suggestions? My wife is the primary driver and she's not a racer. I'm looking for a good quality replacement shock that can be installed locally. Most of the nice aftermarket shocks have to installed by a performance shop and I don't have one near me.
Your suggestions and input are appreciated. Thanks..
My 2002 TL-S has 50K+ on the odometer. I would like to replace the shocks and have been checking out the local shops.
Midas uses KYB
NTB uses Gabriel or Monroe Sensatrak
Anyone have any other suggestions? My wife is the primary driver and she's not a racer. I'm looking for a good quality replacement shock that can be installed locally. Most of the nice aftermarket shocks have to installed by a performance shop and I don't have one near me.
Your suggestions and input are appreciated. Thanks..
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Any reason why your replacing them with 50k on them?
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Maintenance and safety. My wife is the one driving it most often and she shuttles the kids around in it. Just want to make sure the car is in tip-top-shape. Isn't 50K the usual life of shocks? Also the original tires are wearing too so that's another maintenance item to get replaced.
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Originally Posted by binster
Maintenance and safety. My wife is the one driving it most often and she shuttles the kids around in it. Just want to make sure the car is in tip-top-shape. Isn't 50K the usual life of shocks? Also the original tires are wearing too so that's another maintenance item to get replaced.
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I disagree--the dealership felt it was warranted to replace 2 of my front shocks under warranty, and this was at 34k miles. I have 40 on it now, and looking to replace all 4. I tried to get them to throw on bilsteins (part I'd supply, they'd pay for the labor) after the service guy told me they'd do it under warranty but they wouldn't . So I have 2 fairly new shocks up front, old ones on the rear--and I know they've loosened up already.
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Originally Posted by daimler560
I disagree--the dealership felt it was warranted to replace 2 of my front shocks under warranty, and this was at 34k miles. I have 40 on it now, and looking to replace all 4. I tried to get them to throw on bilsteins (part I'd supply, they'd pay for the labor) after the service guy told me they'd do it under warranty but they wouldn't . So I have 2 fairly new shocks up front, old ones on the rear--and I know they've loosened up already.
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Originally Posted by InspireUA5
what about if you just lowered your car with H& R sport?
How many kms can the OEM shocks last?
How many kms can the OEM shocks last?
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It's ultimately advisable to change shocks/springs out at the same time if you're going that route to save a lot of hassle. Especially if you are DIY.
Tokico Illuminas are the shocks i'm leaning towards.
Tokico Illuminas are the shocks i'm leaning towards.
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Mostly depends on how many are already on it, what type of driving you do, weather, roads. There are to many variables to make a acurate guess. My last honda had 80k on the stock shocks lowered (100k total) and they were still fine.
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I'm not sure I've ever heard of replacing shocks at 34k. Even with lowering springs a car should easily get to 75k . . . unless its slammed . . . then all bets are off.
If you are determined to go non-Acura then I would vote for Midas (KYB). But if it was my wife, I would be biased towards something like Eibach's shocks. Which I believe are about $350 for four.
If you are determined to go non-Acura then I would vote for Midas (KYB). But if it was my wife, I would be biased towards something like Eibach's shocks. Which I believe are about $350 for four.
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