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RBatsch · 07-27-2015, 06:15 AM

My 2008 S was rear ended last week. Damage was limited to the suspension on the left rear which was damaged enough to bend the wheel a few inches forward and down. The insurance company is replacing all suspension components on that side including the wheel bearing, carrier, tire, wheel and shock (Bumper and tail light will also be replaced). The tires are brand new so I'm not worried about only one new tire but the shocks have 190,000 KMs (120,000 miles).

Would that not be dangerous as the new side would have different characteristics vs the old?

07-27-2015, 06:15 AM	#1
RBatsch Registered User Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ottawa Posts: 22	Is it safe to replace 1 shock on a high mileage car? My 2008 S was rear ended last week. Damage was limited to the suspension on the left rear which was damaged enough to bend the wheel a few inches forward and down. The insurance company is replacing all suspension components on that side including the wheel bearing, carrier, tire, wheel and shock (Bumper and tail light will also be replaced). The tires are brand new so I'm not worried about only one new tire but the shocks have 190,000 KMs (120,000 miles). Would that not be dangerous as the new side would have different characteristics vs the old?