F55 shock
Racer
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From: Spokane WA
Looked thru the Service Manual and I didn't see anything specific about the F55 shocks. Just a very basic R&R. How many miles do you have on them? I have an '03 Anny and try to keep an eye on F55 posts.
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Drifting
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From: Lorena Texas
F55
I think the car has around 70K. The owner complained about the bouncy ride. Sure nuff it seems to make several rebounds with the old push test. Seems awfull mushy to me. Several shops told him they needed replacement with a quote of $3200.
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Instructor
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From: Palo Alto Ca
shocks
Just had the fronts replaced 98,000 on my 03....be real careful with the wireing it is a pain to fix if you screw it up...it will give you an error message on the dic service ride control....if you do good luck....
Drifting
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From: Maumelle AR
I'm sure you have checked, but it has happened many, many, many times before. There are no yellow shock stuffers still in the car are there? I know there were several AE's sold because of harsh ride, and it was the stuffers. Just a thought.
If they were still installed, you would see the yellow "tail" of the stuffer sticking out of the shock.
If they were still installed, you would see the yellow "tail" of the stuffer sticking out of the shock.
Last edited by johninar; Aug 24, 2007 at 02:12 PM.
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Drifting
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From: Lorena Texas
f55
Got the shocks changed today. No problems. The car had two leaking oil. Compared the old to the new while off and the new ones were substantially stiffer. Car only has 40K. Thanks for everyones help.
