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Old 04-02-14, 03:22 PM
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Hey guys! Getting my f-sport springs installed next week. Got 65k on my car. Do you think I should get new shocks while I am at it? How long did your shocks last?
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Save you quite a bit of labor if you're taking the struts out anyways. At that mileage, I'd replace them and sell the old ones as spares for anyone that needs them.
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Do it, typically they are good for approx. 60k miles. It may not feel like they are bad yet but once you get new ones you will notice a considerable difference. IMO
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Mine just went out at 72k, now the ride is very bumpy. It's best to replace your your shocks with new springs. I heard lowering springs wear out stock shocks even faster.
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Buying them tonight from Sewell. Thanks for advice.
Old 04-09-14, 09:52 AM
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get fsport shocks along with the springs...ur paying same labour
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Get the F Sport shocks for better performance and last a lot longer. One cons though it will be a little harsher than stock shocks.
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Exactly what I ordered. Will be here Wednesday. Lexus of Seattle quoted $350 OTD to install. Thought it was pretty reasonable for a dealer. Should have installed this coming Thursday.
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If you have it installed by the Lexus dealership. Remember that the F Sport parts will also carry the comprehensive warranty like your car assuming your car still has warranty on it. F Sport parts are like OEM in that context. If you install it elsewhere, the F Sport part has 1 year warranty.
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