Shock Life
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Mine lasted about 165,000 miles and I had no real reason to change them except I really, really wanted to lower my car and get an up-graded suspension system. The average shock life is approximately 100,000 miles. 39,000 is still under warantee and should be covered by the Stealership for free. [driving2]I just replaced my rear shocks at around 90K miles. The passenger rear one was leaking oil.
I am debating on switching my front shocks but I'm guessing I should wait until there is a problem.
What years are your cars?
oh and I paid around 430 to have both shocks replaced on the rear with aftermarket parts.
Was this a good deal?
I am debating on switching my front shocks but I'm guessing I should wait until there is a problem.
What years are your cars?
oh and I paid around 430 to have both shocks replaced on the rear with aftermarket parts.
Was this a good deal?
They will last anywhere from 40K to 125K or more, but the dampening ability will usually be degraded slowly as they age. The 125K shocks, while "OK", would be noticeably different if you compared them to new shocks. At 110K miles, after removing the rears, I could compress them by hand, and feel a difference in resistance between the left and right.
Driving style and conditions (potholes, rough roads) will wear out a shock faster, so life does vary.
Driving style and conditions (potholes, rough roads) will wear out a shock faster, so life does vary.