Share Experience on change of Shock Aborber

[robtan99]

I have changed the shock abosrber to KYB after 100k mileage.  Never know it is best to change the rubber stopper + mounting cap at the same time.

Now has to pay separate labour for this to be done. 

Note to all fella lations who is changing shock absorber due to wear and tear.  also change rubber stopper + mounting cap if not will create click-tok sound when going over the hump. 

[cm2109]

If your mounting is not cracked no need to change then. The cracked line can be seen visible. The rubber stopper you refer to the shock absorber dustcover? if it is broken then have to change together with shock absorber to protect it.

[froggiee]

Mounting may not crack at the point when we replace shock absorber. Seem that out latio mounting and absorber up lorry almost the same time?
So I think is good that we replace 2gthe rite? Where can we get the rubber stopper + mounting cap.

[robtan99]

acutally rubber is more important.  Our stock absorber is known to be soft.  So when you changed to stiffer KYB due to wear and tear,
it is advisable to change the rubber too. 

My case here is because the existing rubber has cracked which cause the KYB absorber to damage the mounting cap.  I just
changed at autoaid. Damage is around $289. 

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Cost of rubber from stockist is 38 for one side. Autoaid is 35
Cost of mounting cap from sockist is 55 for one side. Auto aid is 70

Labour is $60.

Mounting may not crack at the point when we replace shock absorber. Seem that out latio mounting and absorber up lorry almost the same time?
So I think is good that we replace 2gthe rite? Where can we get the rubber stopper + mounting cap.

[Steffan]

I have changed the shock abosrber to KYB after 100k mileage.  Never know it is best to change the rubber stopper + mounting cap at the same time.

Now has to pay separate labour for this to be done. 

Note to all fella lations who is changing shock absorber due to wear and tear.  also change rubber stopper + mounting cap if not will create click-tok sound when going over the hump.
[/quote how much do you pay for your KYB shock absorber in all? I was quoted for 680sin without labor.

[CamholicX]

what is the cost of changing the stock absorber?

Mine on tein nf210 spring. It is very bumpy with rear passenger, am wondering is it due to the absorber

[pizzaboy]

what is the cost of changing the stock absorber?

Mine on tein nf210 spring. It is very bumpy with rear passenger, am wondering is it due to the absorber

i'm on cusco zero gt so far no complains from passengers as i set the dampin at mid level so its not too stiff and hard... bought it at 1.6k durin yr end sale

[Ying]

How about the lower arm Joint (The ball joint)?

I know to replace the lower arm ball joint, shock absorber, the rubber guard involve the same labour work so can bargain for a good price if change all together. If possible can do it together with wheel rotation and alignment too.

[Ying]

My case here is because the existing rubber has cracked which cause the KYB absorber to damage the mounting cap.  I just
changed at autoaid. Damage is around $289. 

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Cost of rubber from stockist is 38 for one side. Autoaid is 35
Cost of mounting cap from sockist is 55 for one side. Auto aid is 70

Labour is $60.

Is there a way for us to inspect if the mounting cap was damage?
possible to provide part number?
Thanks

[ckyc]

Hi can you share where you change your kyb sbsorber? will like to change mine as well.. cheers

[snuffablescoopy]

Guys, how do we check if the WS has indeed changed my stock shock absorbers to KYB? Recently changed all the shock absorbers, and requested for KYB. But during car collection, it was pouring too heavily, and the WS was packed with cars under repair, so I couldn't check if they indeed changed it to KYB or some other brand...

[kanzo]

How about the lower arm Joint (The ball joint)?

I know to replace the lower arm ball joint, shock absorber, the rubber guard involve the same labour work so can bargain for a good price if change all together. If possible can do it together with wheel rotation and alignment too.

hey Sis, how much did they quote for the lower arm ball joint change out inclusive of parts n labour?
I think with the current high COE, i have to keep my car for at least another 2 years..

time to change the 4 x absorbers, the rubber mounts, the rubber dust covers, the lower arm ball joint..

:)

[robtan99]

I tot you are able to see the shock absorber through the gap between the fender and the tyre unless you have less than one finger gap?

Guys, how do we check if the WS has indeed changed my stock shock absorbers to KYB? Recently changed all the shock absorbers, and requested for KYB. But during car collection, it was pouring too heavily, and the WS was packed with cars under repair, so I couldn't check if they indeed changed it to KYB or some other brand...

[snuffablescoopy]

yea, i can c the absorbers, but i dun c any brand =(

[petra74]

hey Sis, how much did they quote for the lower arm ball joint change out inclusive of parts n labour?
I think with the current high COE, i have to keep my car for at least another 2 years..

time to change the 4 x absorbers, the rubber mounts, the rubber dust covers, the lower arm ball joint..

:)

I was charged for $1500 before GST by Tan Chong... to replace lower arm ball joint, shock absorber etc... anyone know where else I can fix it? How much it will cost etc?

The engineer told  me something cracked or broken.. waiting to collect my car later at Tan Chong at Ubi... haiz..

[kspchew]

I was charged for $1500 before GST by Tan Chong... to replace lower arm ball joint, shock absorber etc... anyone know where else I can fix it? How much it will cost etc?

The engineer told  me something cracked or broken.. waiting to collect my car later at Tan Chong at Ubi... haiz..

Trying looking at Autoaid, Autosaver or Riverview

[petra74]

Thanks! Too bad, I paid for the repair and it will be last visit to Tan Chong, period!

[kanzo]

Trying looking at Autoaid, Autosaver or Riverview

Riverview and Autosaver is good but Autoaid... i have my reservations on the mechanic..

[wahlin]

Riverview and Autosaver is good but Autoaid... i have my reservations on the mechanic..

Can share your experience if not PM me.  I was told my shock aborber is bad and he did point to me where the crack is.

[valour13]

River view seems friendly. Haven't tried out their service but was told by my friend they are quite good. I have to settle my air con too. It kept blowing at my feet. . . Brrr....