How long Bils supposed to last?
03-28-2005, 04:07 PM
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How long Bils supposed to last?
I replaced my stock shocks with Bilsteins right after getting my Runner 3 years ago. I have around 35K on them. One of my front ones looks like it's leaking oil. I'm thinking they are due to be replaced. Anyone know of any kind of interval on Bils? I know with shocks you don't really ever know they are bad because they go so slow.
03-28-2005, 05:15 PM
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I recently replaced my OEM shocks with 100K on them with new Bilsteins a few months ago and the new Bils show well over 100K for longevity. I have the Heavy Duty ones although I'm not sure if they make anything other than the Heavy Duty style.
With only 35K on them you may want to contact the place you bought them from or Bilstein directly as you should be able to get more out of them than 35K for sure even if they're not HD.
Tom
With only 35K on them you may want to contact the place you bought them from or Bilstein directly as you should be able to get more out of them than 35K for sure even if they're not HD.
Tom
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03-29-2005, 08:57 AM
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It's not uncommon for Bils to go 300k and still damp within spec. Perhaps less if the rods are covered in mud all the time, but still 100-150k should be easy. The only thing to worry about is if something nicked the rod, sometimes they call that "not a defect" but usually they don't even question it (or anything) and just give you a replacement.
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03-29-2005, 05:46 PM
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The ride is still fine but that one shock is pissing oil out of it. I bought them when I was overseas from Central 4WD. I dont' know if I still have the paperwork or not. Might have to see what they will do for me.
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Originally Posted by UKMyers
The ride is still fine but that one shock is pissing oil out of it. I bought them when I was overseas from Central 4WD. I dont' know if I still have the paperwork or not. Might have to see what they will do for me.
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