How much to replace shock absorbers?

[Pisces69]

Did you guys change out the rubber mounts when replacing the absorbers?

 

 

The rubber mounts usually quite lasting but if u change them together when u change shocks yr ride sud b smoother n quieter.

 

Many wil change e mounts after the 2nd time ty change the shocks to save a bit but e choice is yours.

 

Of course to change is better n safer so it depends on u actually. But if u can hear" "klonk klonk" when u go over bumps. Yr rubber mounts r gone for sure.

[Kusje]

The price of the mount is not expensive, $40 per pic for my kimchi car.

not sure abt your car, so if u can, change it too when changing absorbers as the

Labour cost shall be the same w or without the mount as when u remove the old absorber u will be accessing the mount too. Else next time if the mounts is spoil before the absorbers u will need to pay labour again to change it and not forgeting alignment cost again.

 

I was quoted for "rubber stoppers" as well. Is this the same as the mount or different?

[Pisces69]

For alternative affordable options, can try SACHS (Germany) shocks, see http://www.jsautomotive.com.sg/shock.html

 

If you're driving KIA & Hyundai, can try Mando (Korea) Shocks /http://www.jsautomotive.com.sg/mando_plus.html

 

 

 

 

For Korean cars like Kia, Hyundai n Chevy u can get the OEM Mando shocks much cheaper than original shocks.

 

just make sure your Mando is made in Korea. Ty also make in China n India which I dun advise.

 

I got my Mando shocks(MIK) for my Optra Estate from Aik Hoe at Race Course Road. Abt 40% cheaper than original selling at Song he or He Xing.

Edited May 18, 2014 by Pisces69

[Pisces69]

 

I was quoted for "rubber stoppers" as well. Is this the same as the mount or different?

 

 

Those rubber stoppers(also called bump stop) r diffierent n look like a D size torchlight battery but made of rubber.

 

Cost abt $5-15 ea depending on what car.

 

I change everything at one go when I changed my shocks at JB workshop. All parts I bought in SG at Aik Hoe cos these parts cost much more in JB.

[Kusje]

 

 

Those rubber stoppers(also called bump stop) r diffierent n look like a D size torchlight battery but made of rubber.

 

Cost abt $5-15 ea depending on what car.

 

I change everything at one go when I changed my shocks at JB workshop. All parts I bought in SG at Aik Hoe cos these parts cost much more in JB.

 

Okay thanks. So 3 things to change:

 

1. Rubber stoppers/bump stop

2. Shock Absorber

3. Rubber mount

 

Anything else?

[Pisces69]

 

Okay thanks. So 3 things to change:

 

1. Rubber stoppers/bump stop

2. Shock Absorber

3. Rubber mount

 

Anything else?

 

 

When it sdone dun forget to do your 4 wheel computerised alignment.

 

In SG it costs abt S$70. In JB only RM30 for exactly the same thing.

[Kusje]

 

 

When it sdone dun forget to do your 4 wheel computerised alignment.

 

In SG it costs abt S$70. In JB only RM30 for exactly the same thing.

 

Not too familiar with JB so I was planning to get it changed and aligned in Singapore.

 

Unless you have a WS in JB to recommend?

[Pisces69]

 

Not too familiar with JB so I was planning to get it changed and aligned in Singapore.

 

Unless you have a WS in JB to recommend?

 

 

There r a few I use.

 

Easy to find is Autobacs. Clear cway n drive along Jln Terbau n just after Taman Melodies n the big Caltex station, keep looking left.

 

They now occupy the big bungalow. If u see Southern City Mall then u have already passed it.

[Jusnel]

Happen to be at Tanly Motor Waterloo stockist yesterday.

 

Latest pricing: For Honda City, They selling Honda shocks for $135 per pc front, and $70 per pc back, before GST.

 

It's Original Honda, not aftermarket.

[Chiongkakis]

recently car got diagnose rear absorber leakage. left around 1.5yrs. Any alternative proposal apart from change new absorber?

 

Btw, anyone can recommend cheap workshop for the change? Roughly how much?

[Mkl22]

recently car got diagnose rear absorber leakage. left around 1.5yrs. Any alternative proposal apart from change new absorber?

 

Btw, anyone can recommend cheap workshop for the change? Roughly how much?

What alternative are you looking for? It's either change or no change. Unless it's a super high end absorber, it cannot be overhauled. If it's not a massive leak where all the oil is out, leave it. You can check by pressing down and releasing that corner. Does it bounce? Google shock absorber bounce test to get a YouTube explaination of what I'm talking about.

[flashbang]

Just push down on the rear of your car, on the side of the leaking shock absorber, and see how it bounces. A normal absorber should go down and then up to the rest position. If it bounces a lot, it might be a good idea to change it. Else you can monitor and see if it gets worse.

[SGCMmadman]

My kimchi car expire 7/06. Recently Changed 4 shocks. Kyb made in japan @ $550 include allignment at jeep chee.

[Neutrino]

Just had my front two shock absorbers replaced on my 8 yo Altis at BM.

S$497 all in.

 

Each shocker part was S$159.04 including discount.

[serenade]

If you do not change the worn shocks, be prepared for more dangerous driving conditions and faster tyre wear. Your braking distance will increase, and if you do hit a bump or hole while taking a corner, the whole car may even jump sideways as the job of absorber is to keep the car tyres in contact with the road

[renhau]

BM Knife really sharp.

Just had my front two shock absorbers replaced on my 8 yo Altis at BM.

S$497 all in.

 

Each shocker part was S$159.04 including discount.

[Fcw75]

Just had my front two shock absorbers replaced on my 8 yo Altis at BM.

S$497 all in.

 

Each shocker part was S$159.04 including discount.

$500 can change all 4 shock absorbers outside.

[Donut]

Just had my front two shock absorbers replaced on my 8 yo Altis at BM.

S$497 all in.

 

Each shocker part was S$159.04 including discount.

Cut throat by ADs. KM charged estimated $900 to change all 4.