AVS Shock Longevity - Database
01-06-22 | 07:31 AM
#48
My 450h 116k+ miles original shocks, no leaks, and I do have the occasional pothole.
01-06-22 | 07:40 AM
#49
Driver
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Anyhow, I’m on the hunt for a ct200 or hs250 to take over daily duties, but not because the suspension is fragile lol. We are moving a little further out of the city to build our dream home.
01-06-22 | 11:44 AM
#50
01-06-22 | 08:53 PM
#51
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From: Texas
Dealership took care of everything. I’ve bought 6 cars from them in the last 8 years, plus have given them plenty of referral business. Guess that part doesn’t hurt lol. My wife is also going to be ordering an IS500 soon. I tried to get her into a launch edition, but she doesn’t like the color.
01-07-22 | 06:55 AM
#52
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Dealership took care of everything. I’ve bought 6 cars from them in the last 8 years, plus have given them plenty of referral business. Guess that part doesn’t hurt lol. My wife is also going to be ordering an IS500 soon. I tried to get her into a launch edition, but she doesn’t like the color.
01-07-22 | 04:28 PM
#53
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From: Texas
Unfortunately I do not. The shocks themselves are cheaper for the GSF vs the other GS models. The labor is the expensive piece. Also, the GSF and RCF need to have their AVS recalibrated. Found that out after I initially had them all installed; all good now.
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01-10-22 | 11:14 AM
#54
Dealership took care of everything. I’ve bought 6 cars from them in the last 8 years, plus have given them plenty of referral business. Guess that part doesn’t hurt lol. My wife is also going to be ordering an IS500 soon. I tried to get her into a launch edition, but she doesn’t like the color.
03-06-23 | 02:58 PM
#55
Now that we have 8 years of data to draw from, I thought it might be a good idea to try to collate all of our anecdotal knowledge on our AVS Shocks. The handling was a major factor in buying a GS.
1. Model year and mileage of your car
2. Shocks blown?
2a. If so, at what mileage?
2b. How did you find out they were blown (oil on the shock body during service or degradation in ride quality/control)?
2c. Which shocks blew (front, rear, or both)?
3. Lowering springs?
3a. If so, mileage when you installed them?
I'll start.
1. 2018 F-Sport AWD, 35000 miles
2. Hope not. No indication yet. Car goes in for service early next month.
3. No lowering springs.
1. Model year and mileage of your car
2. Shocks blown?
2a. If so, at what mileage?
2b. How did you find out they were blown (oil on the shock body during service or degradation in ride quality/control)?
2c. Which shocks blew (front, rear, or both)?
3. Lowering springs?
3a. If so, mileage when you installed them?
I'll start.
1. 2018 F-Sport AWD, 35000 miles
2. Hope not. No indication yet. Car goes in for service early next month.
3. No lowering springs.
Looks like I get to contribute to my own thread.
1. 2018 F-Sport AWD, 44000 miles.
2. 1 rear shock leaking, discovered by dealership today (my last L-Certified prepaid service). They are going to replace under L-Certified Warranty, I am paying out of pocket to replace the other side.
3. No lowering springs as of now.
I will be replacing the fronts out of pocket with KYB Gas-a-Justs and installing RSR Down Springs and SPC camber arms in the spring. Speaking of, is there an aftermarket OEM replacement front shock mount kit? It is mind boggling that the OEM strut mount/dust shield/bump stop is $130.00 when the aftermarket replacement shock is only $80.00.
03-06-23 | 05:02 PM
#56
Looks like I get to contribute to my own thread.
1. 2018 F-Sport AWD, 44000 miles.
2. 1 rear shock leaking, discovered by dealership today (my last L-Certified prepaid service). They are going to replace under L-Certified Warranty, I am paying out of pocket to replace the other side.
3. No lowering springs as of now.
I will be replacing the fronts out of pocket with KYB Gas-a-Justs and installing RSR Down Springs and SPC camber arms in the spring. Speaking of, is there an aftermarket OEM replacement front shock mount kit? It is mind boggling that the OEM strut mount/dust shield/bump stop is $130.00 when the aftermarket replacement shock is only $80.00.
1. 2018 F-Sport AWD, 44000 miles.
2. 1 rear shock leaking, discovered by dealership today (my last L-Certified prepaid service). They are going to replace under L-Certified Warranty, I am paying out of pocket to replace the other side.
3. No lowering springs as of now.
I will be replacing the fronts out of pocket with KYB Gas-a-Justs and installing RSR Down Springs and SPC camber arms in the spring. Speaking of, is there an aftermarket OEM replacement front shock mount kit? It is mind boggling that the OEM strut mount/dust shield/bump stop is $130.00 when the aftermarket replacement shock is only $80.00.
Looks like you are the 1st with AWD to report the AVS issue.
The part numbers are different from RWD / AWD probably because of the weight as mentioned before for 450H.
03-06-23 | 08:23 PM
#57
Looks like I get to contribute to my own thread.
1. 2018 F-Sport AWD, 44000 miles.
2. 1 rear shock leaking, discovered by dealership today (my last L-Certified prepaid service). They are going to replace under L-Certified Warranty, I am paying out of pocket to replace the other side.
3. No lowering springs as of now.
I will be replacing the fronts out of pocket with KYB Gas-a-Justs and installing RSR Down Springs and SPC camber arms in the spring. Speaking of, is there an aftermarket OEM replacement front shock mount kit? It is mind boggling that the OEM strut mount/dust shield/bump stop is $130.00 when the aftermarket replacement shock is only $80.00.
1. 2018 F-Sport AWD, 44000 miles.
2. 1 rear shock leaking, discovered by dealership today (my last L-Certified prepaid service). They are going to replace under L-Certified Warranty, I am paying out of pocket to replace the other side.
3. No lowering springs as of now.
I will be replacing the fronts out of pocket with KYB Gas-a-Justs and installing RSR Down Springs and SPC camber arms in the spring. Speaking of, is there an aftermarket OEM replacement front shock mount kit? It is mind boggling that the OEM strut mount/dust shield/bump stop is $130.00 when the aftermarket replacement shock is only $80.00.
Welcome Back!
I joined about a year ago for replacement myself.
03-14-23 | 06:34 PM
#60
Pit Crew
Joined: Mar 2022
Posts: 135
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From: Sabah
2012 GS350 lux. Original AVS shocks. Shocks still in good condition. Not living in first world country roads.
new - 105,000KM = stock wheels
105,000KM - 107,xxxKM = Swift springs, 20" wheels. GS F front brakes.
new - 105,000KM = stock wheels
105,000KM - 107,xxxKM = Swift springs, 20" wheels. GS F front brakes.