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Old 06-27-2007, 06:32 AM   #1
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How many people still have your original shocks?

Reason I'm asking is because I was thinking of lowering my car with springs only, but realized maybe I should do the entire shocks and springs since my car has 55K on it. The picture of my car has been lowered using photoshop, so that's how it could look. So how many people out there still have their original shocks and how many miles are on your car. I heard after 50 or 60K on most cars they should be changed. But mine seem to be fine. No problems at all with the ride quality.
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Old 06-27-2007, 07:44 AM   #2
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I've been wondering when to change mine myself. I just hit 81k on my 2000 and to me the ride is fine. I'm not sure when you are supposed to change the things but I'm guessing I'm about due.
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Old 06-27-2007, 07:56 AM   #3
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i suppose if you are doing the work yourself its something to consider, but if you are paying to have it done you should put in new shocks. No point in spending more on labor than parts.
My old mechanic flat out refused to install lowering springs on my old car without new shocks to go with it. He was from Europe.
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i suppose if you are doing the work yourself its something to consider, but if you are paying to have it done you should put in new shocks. No point in spending more on labor than parts.
My old mechanic flat out refused to install lowering springs on my old car without new shocks to go with it. He was from Europe.
How many miles were on your car when you had yours changed?
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Old 06-27-2007, 08:19 AM   #5
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I still have my original shocks plus Iadded lowering springs 25,000 miles ago.
I currently have 145,000 miles on her...although she is getting coil overs installed now.
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Old 06-27-2007, 08:53 AM   #6
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I still have my original shocks plus Iadded lowering springs 25,000 miles ago.
I currently have 145,000 miles on her...although she is getting coil overs installed now.
So what system are you going to be using for the coil overs? Brand? Name of product?
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