Should shock absorbers really be done in pairs?
Discussion
Hi all,
Just had my FN2 Type R serviced and my private mechanic spotted n/s front shock had completely gone.
As part of this I've ordered the replacement part myself and will have it done next week.
Whilst Googling I've seen many say shocks should be done in pairs, when I asked my mechanic he said to only replace the one that's gone.
I trust my mechanic as he's looked at the car himself, I'm unsure of age of the other shock so his inspection and judgement is key.
Very interested to hear what people think should have been done here.
Just had my FN2 Type R serviced and my private mechanic spotted n/s front shock had completely gone.
As part of this I've ordered the replacement part myself and will have it done next week.
Whilst Googling I've seen many say shocks should be done in pairs, when I asked my mechanic he said to only replace the one that's gone.
I trust my mechanic as he's looked at the car himself, I'm unsure of age of the other shock so his inspection and judgement is key.
Very interested to hear what people think should have been done here.
They should be done in pairs, yes. The reason being is that the new one will have a far superior damping action than an old worn shock and this could result in an odd handling car.
Anecdote time, I replaced just the fronts on an old Range Rover once, stiffened up the nose quite nicely. But it meant the rear was a right old bouncy mess producing a weird pogoing motion. So doing just a corner would have been quite alarming.
Anecdote time, I replaced just the fronts on an old Range Rover once, stiffened up the nose quite nicely. But it meant the rear was a right old bouncy mess producing a weird pogoing motion. So doing just a corner would have been quite alarming.
Tasmin200 said:
£500 s
tter...stick one on. Decent car? Buy a pair.
^^^ This.tter...stick one on. Decent car? Buy a pair.I replaced just one front shock and spring on my daily shed (front offside). I considered doing the axle set, but decided that wasn't in the spirit of shedding!
Anyway, many months and miles later I can say I haven't noticed any ill handling effects and the tyres are still wearing nice and evenly. Its passed an MOT too.
Wixzylol said:
It's being replaced with a like for like OEM part,
If the ride is noticeably worse I can always order another is what I was thinking
Like for like would imply it's a Honda part, with built in wear to match the other side.If the ride is noticeably worse I can always order another is what I was thinking
Aftermarket parts may claim the same as OEM...they never are.
Whilst not essential to replace both, it is always best to replace both.
You have a performance car.
The remaining of the pair has done x thousand miles meaning you’ll have unmatched damping in the front.
Coming to sell it - more so as a performance car you’d have viewers question or think why has OP changed one but not the pair when the remaining one is old. What else has OP cut corners on?
The remaining of the pair has done x thousand miles meaning you’ll have unmatched damping in the front.
Coming to sell it - more so as a performance car you’d have viewers question or think why has OP changed one but not the pair when the remaining one is old. What else has OP cut corners on?
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