Replace Rear Shocks?
#1
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Replace Rear Shocks?
Hi Team,
I recently replaced my tires at the dealer and they performed a multi-point inspection while they had the car. ('13 FSport RWD with 88k miles.) One recommendation was to replace the brake fluid. The other was to replace the rear shocks because of leakage. This image is an excerpt from an email I received from the dealer, a report from the inspection:
So a couple of questions:
1. Is this common for a car with my mileage?
2. What happens if I do nothing? (I haven't noticed any issues when driving.)
3. If I perform this repair, it would likely be at a local mechanic (cost). Should I go OEM or aftermarket (I'm considering cost, not performance)?
Thank you!
I recently replaced my tires at the dealer and they performed a multi-point inspection while they had the car. ('13 FSport RWD with 88k miles.) One recommendation was to replace the brake fluid. The other was to replace the rear shocks because of leakage. This image is an excerpt from an email I received from the dealer, a report from the inspection:
So a couple of questions:
1. Is this common for a car with my mileage?
2. What happens if I do nothing? (I haven't noticed any issues when driving.)
3. If I perform this repair, it would likely be at a local mechanic (cost). Should I go OEM or aftermarket (I'm considering cost, not performance)?
Thank you!
#2
Hi Team,
I recently replaced my tires at the dealer and they performed a multi-point inspection while they had the car. ('13 FSport RWD with 88k miles.) One recommendation was to replace the brake fluid. The other was to replace the rear shocks because of leakage. This image is an excerpt from an email I received from the dealer, a report from the inspection:
So a couple of questions:
1. Is this common for a car with my mileage?
2. What happens if I do nothing? (I haven't noticed any issues when driving.)
3. If I perform this repair, it would likely be at a local mechanic (cost). Should I go OEM or aftermarket (I'm considering cost, not performance)?
Thank you!
I recently replaced my tires at the dealer and they performed a multi-point inspection while they had the car. ('13 FSport RWD with 88k miles.) One recommendation was to replace the brake fluid. The other was to replace the rear shocks because of leakage. This image is an excerpt from an email I received from the dealer, a report from the inspection:
So a couple of questions:
1. Is this common for a car with my mileage?
2. What happens if I do nothing? (I haven't noticed any issues when driving.)
3. If I perform this repair, it would likely be at a local mechanic (cost). Should I go OEM or aftermarket (I'm considering cost, not performance)?
Thank you!
2) Your ride becomes uncomfortable until you eventually damage your car from hitting a bad pot hole and not having any cushion.
3) At that price point, 100% go aftermarket.
#3
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Hi Team,
I recently replaced my tires at the dealer and they performed a multi-point inspection while they had the car. ('13 FSport RWD with 88k miles.) One recommendation was to replace the brake fluid. The other was to replace the rear shocks because of leakage. This image is an excerpt from an email I received from the dealer, a report from the inspection:
So a couple of questions:
1. Is this common for a car with my mileage?
2. What happens if I do nothing? (I haven't noticed any issues when driving.)
3. If I perform this repair, it would likely be at a local mechanic (cost). Should I go OEM or aftermarket (I'm considering cost, not performance)?
Thank you!
I recently replaced my tires at the dealer and they performed a multi-point inspection while they had the car. ('13 FSport RWD with 88k miles.) One recommendation was to replace the brake fluid. The other was to replace the rear shocks because of leakage. This image is an excerpt from an email I received from the dealer, a report from the inspection:
So a couple of questions:
1. Is this common for a car with my mileage?
2. What happens if I do nothing? (I haven't noticed any issues when driving.)
3. If I perform this repair, it would likely be at a local mechanic (cost). Should I go OEM or aftermarket (I'm considering cost, not performance)?
Thank you!
#4
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The dealer usually quotes the price to replace as parts and installation. $1700 for parts is hard to believe. Jesus Christ, it shouldn't cost $1700 to replace all four wheels.
#5
-Mike
#6
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Thanks for the advice everyone. Good to know shocks aren't supposed to last forever. Yeah, I'll find out price of the OEM shocks and replace at a local mechanic. I had a bad experience with aftermarket brake rotors, reluctant to roll the dice again.
#7
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Closing the loop on this one. I called the Lexus service adviser (should have done that earlier) and learned a few of things:
- At this dealer, they rank shock leakage 1 (small seepage) - 5 (full leak); I'm at at 1.5. He suggested monitoring until 3 or 4.
- Cost of shocks at this dealer is ~$420 each shock. Part # 4853080756. I think they can be found cheaper on eBay.
- Color coding on these email reports (yellow/red) isn't always indicative of urgency, as expressed by the service adviser. He would have called me to point out these items if they were urgent.
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Closing the loop on this one. I called the Lexus service adviser (should have done that earlier) and learned a few of things:
- At this dealer, they rank shock leakage 1 (small seepage) - 5 (full leak); I'm at at 1.5. He suggested monitoring until 3 or 4.
- Cost of shocks at this dealer is ~$420 each shock. Part # 4853080756. I think they can be found cheaper on eBay.
- Color coding on these email reports (yellow/red) isn't always indicative of urgency, as expressed by the service adviser. He would have called me to point out these items if they were urgent.
-Mike
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