Shock replacement question ?
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Shock replacement question ?
Hi guys...has any of you have gotten their shocks/suspension replaced while still under warranty??? Or is it too early to do em and the dealer wontbe willing to????
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I don't know what kind of tires your running, but I drove a '99 ML320 today with 102K on the ticker that had the Michelin cross terrains on it. I checked, the shocks look original, no history of replacement either. It rode awesome. Makes me want those tires even more!
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Shocks
Originally Posted by saturnstyl
I don't know what kind of tires your running, but I drove a '99 ML320 today with 102K on the ticker that had the Michelin cross terrains on it. I checked, the shocks look original, no history of replacement either. It rode awesome. Makes me want those tires even more!
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MY ML320 is a 2001 which has around 40k miles on it. It still rides great, reason im asking since on my other car which is a mazda I had the struts replaced around 45kmiles which im pretty sure had gone out earlier. I guess cant compare regular cars to luxury....
"Original shocks will be well-gone by 102k. I replaced my '98s at around 50k with Bilsteins and it made a very noticeable improvement in suspension control."
When you've replaced it, Was it at the dealer, under warranty? if it is, should I ask the dealer before my warranty goes out ? Sorry guys Just taking advanatage of the warranty, knowing how parts of euro cars are so expensive.
"Original shocks will be well-gone by 102k. I replaced my '98s at around 50k with Bilsteins and it made a very noticeable improvement in suspension control."
When you've replaced it, Was it at the dealer, under warranty? if it is, should I ask the dealer before my warranty goes out ? Sorry guys Just taking advanatage of the warranty, knowing how parts of euro cars are so expensive.
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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon
Original shocks will be well-gone by 102k. I replaced my '98s at around 50k with Bilsteins and it made a very noticeable improvement in suspension control.
My questions are:
How did you know your shocks were shock were shot at 50K and in need of replacement?
Do you have 16" or 17" wheels? Mine has 16" wheels and has always had kind of a cushy ride. I know shocks wear out slowly over time and it can be hard to know they are worn out.
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Shocking issue
Originally Posted by Ron in SC
My ML has 99K miles on it and the shocks seem fine. They are not leaking for sure. I have Michelin Cross Terrrain on it now which have 51K miles on them and still have usable tread left.
My questions are:
How did you know your shocks were shock were shot at 50K and in need of replacement?
Do you have 16" or 17" wheels? Mine has 16" wheels and has always had kind of a cushy ride. I know shocks wear out slowly over time and it can be hard to know they are worn out.
My questions are:
How did you know your shocks were shock were shot at 50K and in need of replacement?
Do you have 16" or 17" wheels? Mine has 16" wheels and has always had kind of a cushy ride. I know shocks wear out slowly over time and it can be hard to know they are worn out.
