Who has found it necessary to replace all of their shocks? Mileage? Reasons?

I've found my ride quality to really be declining. Or, at least, it seems to be. OEM shocks, Eibach lowered, 54K miles.

Tires new.

Opinions? Statements?

I'l go KYB if it seems reasonable to you'se guys.

 

$213 for all 4 KYB's shipped from RockAuto, AND you get a $40 rebate Visa card,
so $183 all in.
( CariD is a few bucks cheaper, but why hassle with them ? )

 

I know that! Amazon wont match prices any longer, either.

Did you swap yours out, bud?

 

Nope, not yet. I really haven't felt the need to, but then maybe I'm used to it and it really might need new shocks.
It was quite apparent on the 2002 Concorde, new struts there made a huge difference, about the same miles on both cars.

 

Yep. I remember that.

I would like to wait and hear from others on this befor hitting "Buy".

They are already in my cart @ Rockauto.

 

Best watch and make sure no one steals your cart

Just reviewed the service manual, looks like a one man easy peasy job on all 4 corners.

 

I changed to KYB's at 65K, man what a difference. I have to say , "thumbs up", you will notice the difference. Ahhhhh, smooth.

 

Hey Max, you probably haven't met Steve, I have.
He most often knows of what he speaks, he's a fellow gear head.

 

And if I don't know, I'm smart enough to find someone, smarter than me to ask...rotfl..

 

Well, that's where I fail, I'm not smart enough to know that I'm not smart enough.

 

Thanks, Steve.

Any others?

 

I been thinking about the jdm or pro sport coil overs on ebay around $500, but can't find much on how they perform, I am not looking to lower, but would like to know if are made more for ride and comfort or performance or a happy medium, or if others on the r170 chassis has tried and there thoughts.

 

It may not be directly of assistance to you but to get a ride that was acceptable to my back in my SRT I installed Konis. A buddy says that with the shocks set at the softest as they are the ride is softer than his NA. How much I could not say. The ride is quite OK for me, not too soft. Even if I am.

 

I guess the question SHOULD have been:

Has anyone else noticed a degradation in ride quality, without a view to performance, in their 10-12 year old, low-mileage Crossfire?

I'm not going with coilovers. I was merely asking if anyone else found it necessary to replace the OEM shocks.

 

Not I, says the guy with almost 26.6K on the ODO...

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I just got my crossie 2 weeks ago with 110k on odo... Im not used to cars like this yet cars alone. (daily driver was a 14 ram)


I would like to look into something to replace to improve the ride... don't get me wrong I love the ride but any little bump in the road hits like a punching bag.


I sought out this thread to see how the ride is when the vehicle was new - didn't wanna invest in $ and work myself to put them on if this is a normal sport like car ride

 

PS - what would be the best option to replace to improve the ride as far as shock absorption (just shocks?) or whats the difference in (coil overs)

 

Replaced all 4 stock shocks with KYB's what an improvement in handling and ride quality.

 

I replaced at 68K miles, I had stair step type tire wear. The aftermarket shocks were a great improvement and still in good shape at 130K.

 

have it done or did you DIY? someone on this thread said it was easy... ive lifted a few trucks but never messed with shocks..


wouldn't one have to have a shock compressing tool for this gig or is it easier than that?