Driver side rear Strut leaking

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dslatsh
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Well...car made it around 70k maybe little over before started to leak..pretty good in my opinion as I read that there was some issues due to the OEM original bumper...my question is when replacing the strut here...should I go about and purchase the new revised bumper and if so...should the purchase be from Suzuki, dealer near by used to sell them and still can get parts, or should i use the "after market" bumper from KYB...I know KYB was the supplier for the OEM parts but they have a slight different look for the bump.
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KIZAWDinKC
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What are you talking about? I just replaced (did it myself) the rear shocks on my 2010 AWD Kizashi a month ago. The Kizashi has shocks in the REAR, struts in the FRONT. After replaceing the rears, I noticed no difference. Although years ago the "NTW Tire" technician told me that my rear shocks were leaking, after replacing I noticed no difference between the old and new shocks in rear. There are no struts in the rear of the Kizashi.
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Use the after market bumpers from KYB. It's the same thing. Replacing the rear shocks is an easy do-it-yourself job.
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dslatsh
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...yeah figured they'd be the same...since same company just small little different designs since Suzuki would own the OEM part more. Thanks..and my bad I meant shocks...was looking at struts same time...didn't think would cause that much of an issue
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dslatsh wrote:...yeah figured they'd be the same...since same company just small little different designs since Suzuki would own the OEM part more. Thanks..and my bad I meant shocks...was looking at struts same time...didn't think would cause that much of an issue
LOL. How dare you use the wrong term!
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KIZAWDinKC wrote:Although years ago the "NTW Tire" technician told me that my rear shocks were leaking, after replacing I noticed no difference between the old and new shocks in rear.
I would have to say then your new shocks weren't good enough to restore the original ride. A lot of aftermarket shocks/struts are stiffer than stock, but I think on the Kizashi, it may be the opposite.
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