when to replace shock absorbers

[aioshin]

Hi tsikoters,

when should i replace the shock absorbers? what would be the symptoms, assuming that there is no leaking on its hydraulics.

thanks in advance.

[1D4LV]

you need to replace your shocks when:

a. it takes a longer distance for you to stop.
b. when you hit the brake, the vehicle nose-dives (in case of front shocks)
c. you may notice some vibrations on your steering wheel (in case of front shocks)
d. car veers or slides when braking
e. the car rocks, or in other words, matagtag in uneven roads, bumps
f. you observe uneven tire wear (although this is also related to incorrect camber)


how to check?

a. physical check.... meron bang leaks or wet spots sa stem ng shocks?
b. Push down hard on each corner of a vehicle. If the car continues to bounce after you let go, sira na ang shocks.

[Red Advent 04]

ganuon pala yaon, kaya pala sabi nung taga jiga ng mag palit ako tagas na sir ang fluid at sisirain din nya iba parts ng sasakyan nyo kaya dapat palitan nga. kaya ng mapalitan na ayos na pati mga bushing at link napaltan nadin kase pati mga yaon naapektuhan ng sirang shock.

[aioshin]

you need to replace your shocks when:

a. it takes a longer distance for you to stop.
b. when you hit the brake, the vehicle nose-dives (in case of front shocks)
c. you may notice some vibrations on your steering wheel (in case of front shocks)
d. car veers or slides when braking
e. the car rocks, or in other words, matagtag in uneven roads, bumps
f. you observe uneven tire wear (although this is also related to incorrect camber)


how to check?

a. physical check.... meron bang leaks or wet spots sa stem ng shocks?
b. Push down hard on each corner of a vehicle. If the car continues to bounce after you let go, sira na ang shocks.

Salamat..

below are true: on my car.
c. you may notice some vibrations on your steering wheel (in case of front shocks)
e. the car rocks, or in other words, matagtag in uneven roads, bumps

b. Push down hard on each corner of a vehicle. If the car continues to bounce after you let go, sira na ang shocks. ---- same yata to kung merong sasakay or kung aalugin mo yung car, ang daling maalug.


Thanks 1D4LV

[SaiLambo]

most of the time dampeners lang kailangan i replace unless damay na rin yung springs and it's rusted out.

[trucker111]

OT
nasa magkano (labor only) ang damage for shock replacement?
any mechanic can do it?
ok ba sa zafra motors?

[miked]

OT
nasa magkano (labor only) ang damage for shock replacement?
any mechanic can do it?
ok ba sa zafra motors?

kung magkapitbahay lang tayo e beer at pulutan lang iyan. hehe

about to change na rin saakin... nagnonosedive na at may wear pattern sa front tires ko na signs of a shock absorber not providing positive contact of the wheels to ground.

[Lew_Alcindor]

OT
nasa magkano (labor only) ang damage for shock replacement?
any mechanic can do it?
ok ba sa zafra motors?

Any mechanic should be able to do it.
I tried DIY before sa civic esi. Hassle lang pag walang spring compressor.


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[dr. d]

Any mechanic should be able to do it.
I tried DIY before sa civic esi. Hassle lang pag walang spring compressor.


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that would be an understatement.
it's like wrestling with a small alligator..
heh heh.

[susikey]

that would be an understatement.
it's like wrestling with a small alligator..
heh heh.

Nasa magkano ang shocks ng sasakyan?subcompact sedan for example. Matagtag na din yung takbo ng akin pag lubak, nagpachange oil ako neto and napansin ko kinakalawang na na yung shock sa likod yung isa is nagpapawis(sinabi sa kin nung mechanic na leak nga yun pero hindi gaano), i dunno if effect din ng paliting shocks na yung pag lubak and medyo matulin, sobra kalabugan ng gulong?

[shadow]

Nasa magkano ang shocks ng sasakyan?subcompact sedan for example. Matagtag na din yung takbo ng akin pag lubak, nagpachange oil ako neto and napansin ko kinakalawang na na yung shock sa likod yung isa is nagpapawis(sinabi sa kin nung mechanic na leak nga yun pero hindi gaano), i dunno if effect din ng paliting shocks na yung pag lubak and medyo matulin, sobra kalabugan ng gulong?

Why don't you just posy the exact make and model?


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[dr. d]

Nasa magkano ang shocks ng sasakyan?subcompact sedan for example. Matagtag na din yung takbo ng akin pag lubak, nagpachange oil ako neto and napansin ko kinakalawang na na yung shock sa likod yung isa is nagpapawis(sinabi sa kin nung mechanic na leak nga yun pero hindi gaano), i dunno if effect din ng paliting shocks na yung pag lubak and medyo matulin, sobra kalabugan ng gulong?

wet shocks are a sign of impending shock death.
rusting shocks, can be something, or can be nothing to worry about. as long as they work, that's fine with me.
rear shocks are usually cheaper, as their design is generic (one design fits many). less than 1K, last time i bought, a few years ago. much easier to install than fronts.
front shocks are specialized for the car model, are more complicated a design, and therefore cost much more than rear shocks. 2-3K thereabouts ang natatandaan ko. they're also a pain to install. i never tried to DIY it, as i have no specialized tools.

the most common manifestation of perished shocks, is the car bobbing up and down several times, when it rolls over a hump.
another common sign, is extremely hard shocks, as in, frozen.