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Old May 26, 2010 | 04:49 PM
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How many miles before replacing shocks?

I'm not sure if I should replace my shocks. I have about 65K. I always had a harsh ride & thought it was coming from the 18" rims. How many miles did you have before replacing all 4 shocks? Thanks.
Old May 26, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Mine were shot at 90 000km
Old May 26, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Not a Nissan, but my moms old industructible 91 Accord went 150,000 miles before the shocks and struts were replaced
Old May 26, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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I am @ 62000m and my shocks/struts are fine.
Old May 26, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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I'm at 201,000 miles on my 91 Max, original struts. They're shot but as long as I dont play nascar i'm fine.
Old May 27, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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Mine just turned 60000k and the shocks a struts are still good.
Old May 29, 2010 | 11:24 PM
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I heard between 75k to a 100k you'll know when you feel like your rolling a Cadillac!!
Old Jun 27, 2010 | 12:55 PM
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68k on mine, no issues yet
Old Jun 27, 2010 | 01:03 PM
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I'm @ 122kms right now and just last week I ordered KYB GR2 shocks/struts and Progress springs
Old Jun 27, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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99K miles, and I feel like I am driving a truck when there is a hole.
Old Jun 27, 2010 | 04:34 PM
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236,000 and they failed a few weeks ago, just got it replaced. was riding like a pimp mobile. (bouncy bouncy)
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 04:32 AM
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My max really felt bouncy and not gripping. When I disassembled, 3 out of 4 were shot...
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Kryogen
My max really felt bouncy and not gripping. When I disassembled, 3 out of 4 were shot...
damn bro - good that you caught that before it got even worse man....
Old Jun 30, 2010 | 05:47 PM
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damn bro - good that you caught that before it got even worse man....
^ huh? It cant get any worse unless you mean the 4th one blowing.

Also ive had mine replaced 2times via the dealership. And once more recently with KYB GR2s

Apparently the first two were bad batches within 5k each

First was under 36K
Second was under 40K
Replaced with KYB GR2s at 90k

NYC roads are a bish.

And fronts are STRUTS and rears are SHOCKS just to clear that up guys [:
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by jingiko
^ huh? It cant get any worse unless you mean the 4th one blowing.

Also ive had mine replaced 2times via the dealership. And once more recently with KYB GR2s

Apparently the first two were bad batches within 5k each

First was under 36K
Second was under 40K
Replaced with KYB GR2s at 90k

NYC roads are a bish.

And fronts are STRUTS and rears are SHOCKS just to clear that up guys [:
Damn dude -- I thought roads are bad here in TO....
Old Jul 1, 2010 | 03:50 PM
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This is interesting. I want to install a FSTB and people say this will prematurely wear down my struts! This has to be false and the opposite to be true! I wish racingline would get them back in stock by the way.
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