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Amazing suspension inspection.... Posted by MI-Roger [Email] ![]() ![]() |
My car is currently having damping problems with the suspension. The front struts are factory original, the factory rear shocks were replaced around 100,000 miles ago, and my car just turned over 218,000 miles this morning, so I was sure I needed struts and shocks all around.
The local Dealer quoted $1500 but quote was contingent upon an inspection of the full suspension because other items could be worn too at this mileage point.
I took the car to a highly regarded local Indy shop (K&N automotive in Ann Arbor) for them to inspect and give me a quote. Inspection results are one bad rear shock!
At 218,000 miles the ball joints are still good, the tie-rod ends are still good, the link bars from anti-sway to strut are still good, and the factory original struts are still good!
I will be replacing both rear shocks but not touching the front end until something needs replacement. Maybe after the next 100,000 miles the front will need attention too.
Wow! I love this car.
posted by 198.208.25...
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