Who has replaed with OEM shocks - experieince?
07-24-18, 08:03 AM
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Who has replaed with OEM shocks - experieince?
I am very happy with my GX but it has 138,000 miles on it. I keep thinking that the shocks needs replacement with this many miles. I run them on Firm at all times along with the KDSS the handling seems controlled but I don’t have a sense if they have deteriorated or not. Has anyone replaced the OEM shocks with new OEM shocks and did they notice a difference or feel the cost and effort was justified. Prices vary a lot using ebay as a guide. Some shocks seem to be true manufacturer shocks and some I assume are aftermarket and this is the reason for such varying prices. So, one anyone replaced the original shocks with like kind? If so what did you buy the factory or some of the cheaper priced shocks? Thanks
07-24-18, 05:24 PM
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I am very happy with my GX but it has 138,000 miles on it. I keep thinking that the shocks needs replacement with this many miles. I run them on Firm at all times along with the KDSS the handling seems controlled but I don’t have a sense if they have deteriorated or not. Has anyone replaced the OEM shocks with new OEM shocks and did they notice a difference or feel the cost and effort was justified. Prices vary a lot using ebay as a guide. Some shocks seem to be true manufacturer shocks and some I assume are aftermarket and this is the reason for such varying prices. So, one anyone replaced the original shocks with like kind? If so what did you buy the factory or some of the cheaper priced shocks? Thanks
07-26-18, 10:28 AM
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How would you rate the ride with the Bilsteins compared to the OEM? I'd be quite happy with a firm ride equal to or firmer than the firmest OEM setting.
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07-29-18, 03:44 PM
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Dealer replaced my fronts with OEM around 90k miles at the first sign of leakage. It felt better but not a significant difference. Probably all in my head. Then around 130k, I priced out the OEM rear shocks. They were stupid expensive. I replaced them with V8 4Runner non adjustable. Again slight ride improvement over the older units but nothing significant.
07-29-18, 06:39 PM
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Dealer replaced my fronts with OEM around 90k miles at the first sign of leakage. It felt better but not a significant difference. Probably all in my head. Then around 130k, I priced out the OEM rear shocks. They were stupid expensive. I replaced them with V8 4Runner non adjustable. Again slight ride improvement over the older units but nothing significant.
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