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Changing Shock obsorbers (dampers, struts)
Motomoto
#1 Posted : Thursday, February 16, 2012 10:36:15 PM
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Those in the know, how many kilometers should new shock absorbers do before one can change them. I know it depends on many things most importantly being the state of the roads. I rarely go off road with my 1800cc vehicle.
Djinn
#2 Posted : Friday, February 17, 2012 7:52:21 AM
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should be 20,000km with normal driving and loads. 15 years ago in Nairobi it was abt 5,000km smile
tom_boy
#3 Posted : Friday, February 17, 2012 9:17:01 AM
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I belong to the school of thought, 'if it aint broke, don't fix' this applies especially to cars. A good mechanic should tell you during routine service whether those things need changing. Other approach is to know your car intimately and respond to its different noises and leaks.
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mukiha
#4 Posted : Friday, February 17, 2012 9:33:28 AM
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Djinn wrote:
should be 20,000km with normal driving and loads. 15 years ago in Nairobi it was abt 5,000km smile


Aih!! @Djinn... I have done about 100,000km on mine! But I guess I am a gentle driver.

I don't think Shocks should be changed by mileage; they should be changed when necessary. There is a quick and simple test you can do for yourself anywhere any time....

Push down hard on each corner of the car and let go. It should bounce only once (i.e., it goes down as you push, then come up when released and settles).

If it bounces more than this, then your shocks are dead!
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