Shocks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: lake havasu city arizona
Hey Barry, don't abandon your thread after you pose questions please, otherwise the good folks of this forum will stop advising 
We all like to help a fellow member out ya know
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We all like to help a fellow member out ya know
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
You would feel the shocks weren't working if they were shot, bottom out or bounce. It's unusual that all 4 shocks would leak at such low miles.
Clean them off and inspect them over the next few days. If they don't "leak" further then they probably splashed them with brake fluid or motor oil to trick you into buying new shocks.
It's an old trick.
If they continue to leak, then you need shocks. I wouldn't purchase the same shitty things that wore out.
Clean them off and inspect them over the next few days. If they don't "leak" further then they probably splashed them with brake fluid or motor oil to trick you into buying new shocks.
It's an old trick.
If they continue to leak, then you need shocks. I wouldn't purchase the same shitty things that wore out.
Last edited by LowRyter; Sep 18, 2016 at 07:03 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 169
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From: Pittsburgh PA
I'm going next week to my regular dealer to check them because the car drives just like the day I got it. No it doesn't bottom out and it st corners fine and no rattles. I just can't believe they would try to rip me off..
Last edited by msledge50; Mar 20, 2021 at 06:11 PM.
Cruising
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 13
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From: Madison, WI
I just took my 2005 C6 Corvette into the Chevrolet dealer today for an oil change (I just bought the car from a member here last week). It has 33k miles on it. The dealership says the front and rear shock absorbers are "worn", and they want $1794 to replace the front, and $1920 to replace the rears. So $3714.00 total. I have no idea if they are being honest or not. But the car sure doesn't bounce or bottom out. I told them NO to replacing them for now until I can get a second opinion.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 4,592
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From: Pearland / Houston Tx
Funny how TSB states NO warranty for seepage yet after warranty period seepage is cause to replace:
#05-03-08-002B: Replacement of Shock Absorbers and Struts and Use of Labor Operations E3800, E3801, E3807, E5800, E5801, E5807, E3850, E3857, E5750, E5751 and E5757 - (Jul 25, 2008)
Subject: Replacement of Shock Absorbers and Struts and Use of Labor Operations E3800, E3801, E3807, E5800, E5801, E5807, E3850, E3857, E5750, E5751 and E5757 (Labor Operations 7611101, 7611102, 7611103, 7613101, 7613102 and 7613103 for Saab)
Models: 2009 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks (Including Saturn)
2003-2009 HUMMER H2
2006-2009 HUMMER H3
2005-2009 Saab 9-7X
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This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 and 2009 model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-03-08-002A (Section 03 - Suspension).
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The purpose of this bulletin is to provide retail and wholesale service personnel with enhanced service policies for the above listed subject labor operations.
Service management should make certain that all dealership personnel responsible for replacement of suspension components are familiar with GM Service Manual procedures.
Effective with repair orders dated on or after January 15, 1998, the following must also be followed:
• Shock absorbers/strut assemblies are fluid-filled components and will normally exhibit seepage. Seepage is defined as oil film or dust accumulation on the exterior of the shock housing. Shock absorber/strut assemblies are not to be replaced under warranty for seepage.
Important: Electronically controlled shock absorbers (MR) may have a tendency to attract dust to this oil film. Often this film and dust can be wiped off and will not return until similar mileage is accumulated again.
• Defective shock absorber/strut assemblies will have a visible oil path or drip coming from the component. A visible oil path or drip coming from the shock absorber/strut assembly should be replaced as a defective component.
• Only defective shock absorber/strut assemblies should be replaced. Do not replace pairs unless both are defective, unless otherwise instructed in the Service Manual and/or Service Bulletin.
• Service management approval is required on the repair order for replacement of struts or shocks in pairs. This approval includes noting the reason for replacement.
#05-03-08-002B: Replacement of Shock Absorbers and Struts and Use of Labor Operations E3800, E3801, E3807, E5800, E5801, E5807, E3850, E3857, E5750, E5751 and E5757 - (Jul 25, 2008)
Subject: Replacement of Shock Absorbers and Struts and Use of Labor Operations E3800, E3801, E3807, E5800, E5801, E5807, E3850, E3857, E5750, E5751 and E5757 (Labor Operations 7611101, 7611102, 7611103, 7613101, 7613102 and 7613103 for Saab)
Models: 2009 and Prior Passenger Cars and Trucks (Including Saturn)
2003-2009 HUMMER H2
2006-2009 HUMMER H3
2005-2009 Saab 9-7X
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
This bulletin is being revised to add the 2008 and 2009 model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 05-03-08-002A (Section 03 - Suspension).
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide retail and wholesale service personnel with enhanced service policies for the above listed subject labor operations.
Service management should make certain that all dealership personnel responsible for replacement of suspension components are familiar with GM Service Manual procedures.
Effective with repair orders dated on or after January 15, 1998, the following must also be followed:
• Shock absorbers/strut assemblies are fluid-filled components and will normally exhibit seepage. Seepage is defined as oil film or dust accumulation on the exterior of the shock housing. Shock absorber/strut assemblies are not to be replaced under warranty for seepage.
Important: Electronically controlled shock absorbers (MR) may have a tendency to attract dust to this oil film. Often this film and dust can be wiped off and will not return until similar mileage is accumulated again.
• Defective shock absorber/strut assemblies will have a visible oil path or drip coming from the component. A visible oil path or drip coming from the shock absorber/strut assembly should be replaced as a defective component.
• Only defective shock absorber/strut assemblies should be replaced. Do not replace pairs unless both are defective, unless otherwise instructed in the Service Manual and/or Service Bulletin.
• Service management approval is required on the repair order for replacement of struts or shocks in pairs. This approval includes noting the reason for replacement.
Cruising
Joined: Sep 2019
Posts: 13
Likes: 2
From: Madison, WI
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