F45 shock absorber life
11-08-2008, 06:25 PM
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Melting Slicks
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F45 shock absorber life
I have a little over 95,000 miles on my F45's and have never been able to tell any difference in ride no matter what setting was selected. Lately, the ride seems rougher.
How long should these shocks last? When I replace them I will use C6 Z06's and have found Gene Culley has the best price. I just don't have the money to replace them because it seems like the ride is rougher. If they are indeed bad, that's different (bad as in failed - never have been really crazy about them, never thought they were all that great).
Charlie
How long should these shocks last? When I replace them I will use C6 Z06's and have found Gene Culley has the best price. I just don't have the money to replace them because it seems like the ride is rougher. If they are indeed bad, that's different (bad as in failed - never have been really crazy about them, never thought they were all that great).
Charlie
11-08-2008, 09:03 PM
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Melting Slicks
11-08-2008, 10:09 PM
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CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
F-45 SUCKED when they wer new and they SUCK EVEN MORE when there OLD! Throw in the towel and get some REAL shocks and that will make you very happy!You will NOT look back!
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11-09-2008, 08:12 AM
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I agree with all of the above. My car had 144k on the F45 shocks, but I too noticed diminishing returns, so I bought a set of C6/Z06 shocks from a member here. Will probably replace the end links and sway bars when I change them out.
