Problems with Leaking OEM Shocks?
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Problems with Leaking OEM Shocks? Has anyone had any problems with leaking shocks? I have a 02 Civic LX coupe with factory shocks, and springs. I just recently had to replace the front two shocks and it was covered under warranty. My car only has 32,000 km approx. 20,000 miles and I don't drive it that hard. The roads here in Calgary, Alberta are not too bad I guess...could be worse.
I was just wondering if anyone has had the same problems?
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I was just wondering if anyone has had the same problems?
Thanks for your input!
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did you read the thread that says 2k1 suspension replaced? Maybe you got some of those shocks/springs even though you are an 02.
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Rep Power: 412 well **** happens. Take it to the dealer if it is under warrenty. If not, get some new OEMs or if you want to stick with stock springs KYB GR-2's might be worth looking into.
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Rep Power: 452 damn I have eibach springs with stock shocks at 58000 miles and mine are still good. I can tell though that they are getting weak. Car still rides well, but I am saving money to get konis or tokico if they come out really soon.
Hehe, I got my second set of shocks on Feb 6 (the first set was leaky and I didn't realize)... and they blew on Feb 8 from my driving on a normal road at speed limit... and then the dealership told me that it's normal for the shocks to squeak... and plus I got busy with work and couldn't go freak out on them... but will get my third set this upcoming week... hmm, i could swear there's a lemon law somewhere...
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Rep Power: 563 I've gone through 3 sets since I got the car in Nov, 2001. I got the '04s in it before the '04 even went out on the lots..haha. Honda sent me some appology letter with $100 to spend at any dealership..haha.
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Rep Power: 0 Damn - well my 2K1 has been riding like hell for some time now , changing the oil yesterday I noticed the driver side strut leaking. Of course my car has over 87,000 miles! What is a good non-Honda replacement strut?
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From: Miami (Pembroke Pines), Florida
Rep Power: 452 Originally posted by bullseye
Damn - well my 2K1 has been riding like hell for some time now , changing the oil yesterday I noticed the driver side strut leaking. Of course my car has over 87,000 miles! What is a good non-Honda replacement strut?
Damn - well my 2K1 has been riding like hell for some time now , changing the oil yesterday I noticed the driver side strut leaking. Of course my car has over 87,000 miles! What is a good non-Honda replacement strut?
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Thanks, found the thread.
It just came to a "shock" to me that they had to do a replacement.
robbclark1
Thanks, found the thread.
It just came to a "shock" to me that they had to do a replacement.
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