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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 07:35 AM
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Default Shocks how many miles?

I now hav 62k on my 01 MAGRED coupe, at what point should I consider changing the shocks? If now how hard is it to do? I did a search on the Forum didn't see this thread. Do I need a lift or can it be done with just jacked up? The car seems to driving and handling normal.
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 10:33 AM
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If it is normal why change them. If it ain't broke........
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 03:32 PM
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It isn't that hard i did mine in drive way on jack stands. BTY mine had about 60k miles or so when i did them and they were tired. Still driveable but tired Huge difference with new shocks. (04 Z06 shocks)
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Old Nov 28, 2004 | 04:05 PM
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It's not hard, and a good DIY project... when you go to put the new shocks in, you'd have to compress them. I used a wire to keep the shock compressed while I put it in, then cut and removed the wire.
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