How long should OEM shocks last?

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OzMX5
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How long should OEM shocks last?

Postby OzMX5 » Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:14 pm

Hi

I've just bought a 2007 NC PHRT with only 65,000kms on the clock. Was wondering what life I would expect out of the shocks (obviously not knowing how the previous owner drove and on what type of roads!)

Grateful for your thoughts.

Cheers

Oz
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93_Clubman
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Re: How long should OEM shocks last?

Postby 93_Clubman » Sun Mar 19, 2017 4:33 pm

Welcome & congrats!
JBT mentioned something about this in relation to the NC recently:
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Re: How long should OEM shocks last?

Postby 93_Clubman » Mon Mar 20, 2017 10:23 am

As long as they're not leaking, 65k kms NC shocks would generally still be ok.
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Re: How long should OEM shocks last?

Postby JBT » Mon Mar 20, 2017 3:03 pm

^^ What he said. If you want to reduce the body roll, Whiteline adjustable sway bars work very well set to soft at the front and mid at the rear.
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