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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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Question when do you need to replace your shocks?
noob suspension question:

how do you know your shocks need to be changed?

btw, i have Z tein H-techs on my coupe, but i cut about 3/4 coil in my rear.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:12 AM
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Look at the Sturt and see if there's leakage. Where it compress.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:33 AM
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Hmm isn't most shocks these days gas? I am almost positive it is.
 
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Old Nov 23, 2007 | 04:54 AM
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Yeah nitrogen
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by HXS
noob suspension question:

how do you know your shocks need to be changed?

btw, i have Z tein H-techs on my coupe, but i cut about 3/4 coil in my rear.
They should be MacPerson struts and not shock absorbers. How long MacPherson struts last depends a great deal on if the roads you drive on are in decent shape, or not. Generally, about 50,000 miles is when the high quality O.E., (original equipment). MacPherson struts start to signs of degredation, i.e. failed a bounce test and/or visible oil leakage down the strut tube.

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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by chester
Hmm isn't most shocks these days gas? I am almost positive it is.
Gas charged, with Nitorgen gas. This doesn't take the place of the oil inside the MacPherson strut, it is just a small shot of Nitrogen gas pumped inside the strut to help prevent aeration of the oil inside the strut and consequent degradation of handling and ride.

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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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When do you need........?
You'll know, one day you're tight and the next day it's like riding in a
'76 Monte Carlo or out to sea in a small boat.......Woooo!
 
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You'll know, one day you're tight and the next day it's like riding in a
'76 Monte Carlo or out to sea in a small boat.......Woooo!
--I Agree--you'll definetly notice a difference in ride quality when they need to be replaced.
 
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Old Nov 25, 2007 | 10:32 PM
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i think your shocks go bad when you hear like a sqeaking noise over little bumps..not sure
 
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Originally Posted by pghG35
i think your shocks go bad when you hear like a sqeaking noise over little bumps..not sure
That might be bushings.
 
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You'll know, one day you're tight and the next day it's like riding in a
'76 Monte Carlo or out to sea in a small boat.......Woooo!
lol
 
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thanks for the input guys!
 
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Originally Posted by HiTechOilCo
They should be MacPerson struts and not shock absorbers.

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FYI - The G35 uses a coilover shock absorber design, along with an upper a-arm and lower control arm, not a MacPherson strut. BMW's and Porsches use them, but not this car.
 
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