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Jun 28, 2011 | 01:30 AM

ninaincy

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Shock Replacement

I have and 05 TL with 80k miles. My tire guy recommends replacement of the shocks due to light feathering and cupping on the inside tread of each tire. I trust him, since he does not sell or install shocks. Has anyone replaced shocks due to wear? If so, at how many miles? And what did you replace them with?

Jun 28, 2011 | 10:23 AM

tybo240

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Really all depends on what set up you have or what you are looking for...are you lowered, what type of ride do you want?

Jun 28, 2011 | 10:31 AM

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^dont think thats what he was asking.

I'm not that proficient with suspension, but I dont believe worn shocks will cup your tires.
if you have feathering and cupping, there is something else going on. the alignment is off, either camber or toe.

shocks can wear out over time and performance is less than desirable.
the car might feel floaty rather than tight.
If you're looking for a direct replacement of shocks, I would go the OEM route.

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Originally Posted by Turbonut

Struts are part of the suspension geometry, shocks are not. The TL shock is bolted to the frame, shock, where as a strut would eliminate the upper control arm and attach to the knuckle/spindle and become part of the suspension as a structular support.

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Originally Posted by Bearcat94

If you're just looking for run-of-the-mill OE replacements (shocks, that is; TL doesn't have struts), go to NAPA and get some Monroe Sensa-Trak. That's probably what your local chain (Firestone, Goodyear, etc) would get.

KYB and Tokiko are also OE replacement options, but you may need to order them on-line.

Whatever you do, get new bushings for the top hats; perhaps even Type-S bushings for a little firmer support.

Because I think you have an alignment problem:

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Originally Posted by LostSol_FoundTL

set toe to zero. thats 0.0 make sure you tell the alignment tech that.

camber is not adjustable without a camber kit.

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Originally Posted by jwr0ng626

an alignment shop should be able to put it within specs.

toe should ALWAYS = zero

camber can range from:
-1 to 0 up front
-1.5 to -0.5 in rear

Last edited by justnspace; Jun 28, 2011 at 10:39 AM.