#78816 - 05/05/05 05:10 PM
How long to aftermarket shocks last?
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I've read on here that the stock struts go bad as soon as you leave the lot.
Just wondering what the durability is of the aftermarket brands. 30k? More?
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#78817 - 05/05/05 05:23 PM
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Not sure. But, KYB does have a lifetime warranty. 
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#78818 - 05/05/05 05:25 PM
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Hmm that is good to know. I like lifetime warranties.
I'm at 27k right now with stock struts.
Just trying to prioritize what items to replace once I get some cash.
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#78819 - 05/05/05 05:48 PM
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Look at me! I'm at 108k with the original struts!
Gah, they're awful, too. Really creaky. We have some more being shipped, but I had nothing to do with ordering them so they're OEM. :|
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#78820 - 05/05/05 06:24 PM
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They last about 30... seconds after you leave the lot. Stock OEM struts are pure junk. The only purpose they serve, in my opinion, is to take up the space were a real set of struts go.
Arc, You're replacing junk with junk. I bet KYB's are even cheaper than OEM's.
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#78821 - 05/05/05 08:02 PM
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im at 150,ooo miles with stock strruts
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#78822 - 05/05/05 08:48 PM
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Originally posted by Austin G T P:
Arc, You're replacing junk with junk. I bet KYB's are even cheaper than OEM's. I know, I know, but like I said, they went and ordered them before I edged a word in. 
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Originally posted by HercMan:
Sounds like corrosion has had it's way with your nuts.
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#78824 - 05/05/05 11:40 PM
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If you have stock struts, look at the side of your car. Does your rear sag? Does it look like it sits lower? If you've seen a car with good struts you'll see the difference, and you'll notice a difference in the ride.
The rear should sit just a bit higher than the front.
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#78826 - 05/06/05 10:31 AM
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The $170 investment is good instead of stock. Arcxnus, is there any way you can cancel your stock atruts order? Try to save some money. You can always sell the struts to raise money. 
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#78827 - 05/06/05 10:41 AM
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Well .. I'm not sure, since I have no idea where they were ordered from. It was pretty much
"Hey we ordered some struts for you."
"OEM?"
"Yeah."
"aisfhbiasbfkjbasfuw."
But that car is going with me to college, and by then the OEM struts will be more than shot, and I'll be able to afford KYBs. Selling old college books = money!
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#78828 - 05/06/05 10:44 AM
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It's from a deal via clubgp with Performance Part Store. College life... miss it... not the books... 
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#78829 - 05/06/05 10:55 AM
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#78830 - 05/06/05 11:02 AM
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93k with original shocks. No problems here. Suspension is great on my end and I live in Potholesville.
88' van's shocks creak like crazy, though. I like it. Makes the car sound old.
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