'07 shock knock - decisions decisions
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'07 shock knock - decisions decisions
I've been putting off doing something about my rear shocks for too long (after hoping that Subaru UK would replace them AGAIN under warranty - not a chance).
Personally, I think that they should accept that there's a design flaw, and replace them.....I've run other cars to 180,000 miles and never needed any suspension work doing! This is my third pair!
So, I guess I have 2 initial options.....
1. Get some KYB (Gold?) replacement shocks for the rear. But, aren't the OE ones made by KYB? And if so, won't I end up having the same short life?
2. Go for BC coilovers - more expensive, but at least all 4 corners are replaced!
For once in my life, comfort needs to take a slight priority over handling.
I'd be grateful for any advice or recommendations!
Personally, I think that they should accept that there's a design flaw, and replace them.....I've run other cars to 180,000 miles and never needed any suspension work doing! This is my third pair!
So, I guess I have 2 initial options.....
1. Get some KYB (Gold?) replacement shocks for the rear. But, aren't the OE ones made by KYB? And if so, won't I end up having the same short life?
2. Go for BC coilovers - more expensive, but at least all 4 corners are replaced!
For once in my life, comfort needs to take a slight priority over handling.
I'd be grateful for any advice or recommendations!
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Considering how long they've been knocking for, I think they MIGHT be beyond that kind of repair......although, if I could find someone who has the right tools, maybe they could confirm or deny that!
How often do you have to re-grease them?
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In theory, never. The only reason for using a nipple is so that grease can be added under pressure to get the right coverage.
I recently did it to my 2005 shocks on 40k miles and it silenced them a treat.
I had no real mechanical skills so it took me a few days, but I can't argue with the results.
I recently did it to my 2005 shocks on 40k miles and it silenced them a treat.
I had no real mechanical skills so it took me a few days, but I can't argue with the results.
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In theory, never. The only reason for using a nipple is so that grease can be added under pressure to get the right coverage.
I recently did it to my 2005 shocks on 40k miles and it silenced them a treat.
I had no real mechanical skills so it took me a few days, but I can't argue with the results.
I recently did it to my 2005 shocks on 40k miles and it silenced them a treat.
I had no real mechanical skills so it took me a few days, but I can't argue with the results.
Well...I probably have even LESS mechanical skills!
I might ask a few people.....and see if they'll help!
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