Rear shock failed

Sat Mar 08, 2014 5:29 am

SamirD wrote:In fact, I'll see if I can grab one of my good cameras and just document the whole process while the tech is doing it.

That would be great! Maybe you could also find out the price of the bump stops?

SamirD · Tue Mar 25, 2014 3:38 am

bootymac wrote:
SamirD wrote:In fact, I'll see if I can grab one of my good cameras and just document the whole process while the tech is doing it.
That would be great! Maybe you could also find out the price of the bump stops?

I couldn't document the process, but did get some close up shots of the old shocks and bump stops--man they didn't look good at all!

I'll post these in the next few weeks when I have time to breathe again.

Oh, and I believe the bump stops are around $25/ea. Part number 42250-57L03.

gmkizashi · Thu Apr 03, 2014 2:55 am

I was told today that both my rear shocks are leaking. I've gone through the thread a bit but I am unclear if the TSB will cover vehicles out of warranty. I have 113,000 miles.

I am going to my former Suzuki dealer (now a mazda dealer)but would have to travel to get warranty work done.

I was quoted 220 EACH for the shocks plus 1 to 1.5 labor. I don't have the part number but they probably would give it to me. They offered to install if I brought my own in, which is pretty rare for a dealer to do.

Also as an FYI,my rear pads are only now needing replacement. I'm going to do new rotors and pads myself. Paying about 90 dollars for 2 new rotors and 40 for a "higher grade" oem ceramic replacement. The dealer offered to do it with turned rotors and pads for 250.

Speed_Racer · Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:12 am

gmkizashi wrote:I was told today that both my rear shocks are leaking. I've gone through the thread a bit but I am unclear if the TSB will cover vehicles out of warranty. I have 113,000 miles.

That might be a toughie, only because 113k is probably when non-defective shocks start to wear out. So they might not be able to pin it on the TSB. Though getting your own parts and having them install isn't a bad deal.

gmkizashi · Thu Apr 03, 2014 3:20 am

Thanks

I know there is a lot of info on this thread-appreciate your input

I just found this at AutoParts Warehouse- shows in stock for my car . KYB gr2 series

http://m.autopartswarehouse.com/results/?Nr=AND

seems reasonable

apologize if this has been mentioned already

SamirD · Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:45 am

gmkizashi wrote:I was told today that both my rear shocks are leaking. I've gone through the thread a bit but I am unclear if the TSB will cover vehicles out of warranty. I have 113,000 miles.

I am going to my former Suzuki dealer (now a mazda dealer)but would have to travel to get warranty work done.

I was quoted 220 EACH for the shocks plus 1 to 1.5 labor. I don't have the part number but they probably would give it to me. They offered to install if I brought my own in, which is pretty rare for a dealer to do.

Also as an FYI,my rear pads are only now needing replacement. I'm going to do new rotors and pads myself. Paying about 90 dollars for 2 new rotors and 40 for a "higher grade" oem ceramic replacement. The dealer offered to do it with turned rotors and pads for 250.

You're out of luck if you're out of warranty.

But the upside is that this a job you can do yourself. Just download the TSB and it has complete disassembly instructions. The hardest part will be keeping the control arms tensioned when you drop the shocks. They had these big floor stands when the dealership did ours a few weeks ago.

SamirD · Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:45 am

gmkizashi wrote:Thanks

I know there is a lot of info on this thread-appreciate your input

I just found this at AutoParts Warehouse- shows in stock for my car . KYB gr2 series

http://m.autopartswarehouse.com/results/?Nr=AND

seems reasonable

apologize if this has been mentioned already

We've found these parts too, but no one seems to have them in stock.

Thu Apr 03, 2014 4:29 pm

SamirD wrote:
gmkizashi wrote:Thanks

I know there is a lot of info on this thread-appreciate your input

I just found this at AutoParts Warehouse- shows in stock for my car . KYB gr2 series

http://m.autopartswarehouse.com/results/?Nr=AND

seems reasonable

apologize if this has been mentioned already
We've found these parts too, but no one seems to have them in stock.

http://www.rockauto.com/

They have 9.
I highly recommend rockauto as the first place anyone starts when looking for parts online. I've tried most of the others like partsgeek, autopartswarehouse, etc. and they are not as good as rockauto.

gmkizashi, when you replace the shocks, try to use the new bump stopper, not the old ones that contributes to premature failure.

gmkizashi · Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:36 am

Thanks Again everyone

Have the new bump stopper number/did google search , left message(unanswered so far) to an OEM site kuro recommended in TX - have to try to get them on the phone

Has anyone in USA sourced these themselves yet?. And where?- (I did look at thread and couldn't nail it down)

I also will call the dealer in Rhode Island who does warranty work.

I'm used to it, the car feels pretty good, but I'm pretty sure that my front struts are on their way out also.

smsmart · Fri Apr 04, 2014 4:59 pm

gmkizashi wrote:I'm used to it, the car feels pretty good, but I'm pretty sure that my front struts are on their way out also.

If you don't mind me asking, what symptoms are you experiencing that are leading you to believe that the front struts are going? What about the rear shocks? Any squeaks, creaks, rattles, or changes in ride quality that you noticed?

I'm trying to figure out if I'm experiencing the symptoms of failing suspension components myself...so far I think I have a creak coming from the rear, but I'm not 100% certain that it's the shock.