Shock absorbers, XC70 2002 replacement?

jomoto1961 · Post by **jomoto1961** » 21 Feb 2008, 20:43

My car is 65K, and wonder if it is time for a shock absorbers replacement... and if so was the case...What about Bilsteins?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 21 Feb 2008, 21:03

You can if you want to but it's probably still a bit early.
Check out www.shox.com for options.
Bilsteins tend to be a bit harsh on our cars.

jomoto1961 · Post by **jomoto1961** » 22 Feb 2008, 08:37

Thanks. I will keep them. By the way.. what is the normal time/milleage to change the shock absorbers?

Post by **MadeInJapan** » 22 Feb 2008, 11:52

nothing set that I'm aware of.....
It's just whenever they don't do their job anymore.
You can try to bounce the front and rear of the car at all 4 corners and see what dampening effect there is....it really shouldn't bounce at all with our cars. If it does then that's it...they need changing. Also check for leaking from the struts and shocks. Certainly you can feel it in the ride when they've given out. Guess that's about it.