Replacing shock absorber

[Kia7200]

Hi my old trusty Kia picanto may have to renew COE for another 5yrs. do any one know the estimate price to replace the front and back absorber (including Labour)

[QQDreamer]

actually if you want to save cost, you can buy parts from stockist and ask workshop to do. labour cost should varies from workshop to workshop, can you can compare prices for the labour from workshops

[pm_yeo]

My 2009 Estima is also due for shock replacement.

I do not need high end parts, but just your average "good-enough" to last my next 4yrs.

 

Can fellow forummers recommend me a reliable brand/part? and also which reliable workshop can i engage?

 

i prefer to do it all through the workshop, and not to buy parts myself through stockist.

 

Thanks :)

[Luckcent]

My 2009 Estima is also due for shock replacement.

I do not need high end parts, but just your average "good-enough" to last my next 4yrs.

 

Can fellow forummers recommend me a reliable brand/part? and also which reliable workshop can i engage?

 

i prefer to do it all through the workshop, and not to buy parts myself through stockist.

 

Thanks :)

 

For shocks, its better to get w/s to buy and replace because if parts fail later ( less than 2 months)), the w/s can have it changed. But if you buy and let w/s change, you will have to bear the cost again. That was what happened to me some time back.

 

[Jumpmanz]

For shocks, its better to get w/s to buy and replace because if parts fail later ( less than 2 months)), the w/s can have it changed. But if you buy and let w/s change, you will have to bear the cost again. That was what happened to me some time back.

 

hmmm. what car and what brand for shocks?

[grey211]

You can try out Tick Hai Motor & Welding Services located at Kaki Bukit Ave 6. Their number is 68429089.

[dcb]

I also think its much better if you buy from stockist and get workshop to provide labour. 

actually if you want to save cost, you can buy parts from stockist and ask workshop to do. labour cost should varies from workshop to workshop, can you can compare prices for the labour from workshops

 

[Jumpmanz]

Got quote from JB tt motorsports to change all 4 at rm1150.

Or front 2 for rm700. Labour inclusive but no laser alignment. Have to pay extra at another stall.

[Kia7200]

Got quote from JB tt motorsports to change all 4 at rm1150.

Or front 2 for rm700. Labour inclusive but no laser alignment. Have to pay extra at another stall.

May I know which model is ur car.

 

Sounds quite reasonable. I remember checking the Labour for replacing in jb is ard $100 n if my memory nv fail me, the stock list part cost Abt $290+-.

For front n back

[Jumpmanz]

May I know which model is ur car.

 

Sounds quite reasonable. I remember checking the Labour for replacing in jb is ard $100 n if my memory nv fail me, the stock list part cost Abt $290+-.

For front n back

 

civic fd2 here. yours bro?

labour is usually 50rm per side and includes laser alignment. the stockist (honda - tsien seng) is too far in skudai. not familiar with roads there.

[Ichibawa]

Its better to buy the parts here and change it in JB as its well known that you may get imitations there. Even the locals come to Sg to buy spareparts. You may also need to check what brand they are offering ath that price level.

[Jumpmanz]

Its better to buy the parts here and change it in JB as its well known that you may get imitations there. Even the locals come to Sg to buy spareparts. You may also need to check what brand they are offering ath that price level.

yeah bro. was worried about this too. any honda stockist in jb to intro?

 

[Ichibawa]

yeah bro. was worried about this too. any honda stockist in jb to intro?

 

 

I doubt the spare parts in Malaysia will be cheaper than Sg. Even Japs come to Sg to buy original parts for Japs makes. You may have a chance if KYB Malaysia does have your car in their range list.

 

[Kb27]

Want to save money?

Get the parts from supplier, bring to JB, many tayar shops will be able to change for you, maybe about less than rm200 for labour.

[Jumpmanz]

I doubt the spare parts in Malaysia will be cheaper than Sg. Even Japs come to Sg to buy original parts for Japs makes. You may have a chance if KYB Malaysia does have your car in their range list.

 

i see. looks like i got to get from thian seng and go in for labour and alignment.

 

[Kb27]

After replacing your suspension, make sure to do wheel alignment.

[Jumpmanz]

After replacing your suspension, make sure to do wheel alignment.

 

yeah bro. thanks for the heads-up.

 

[Brobear]

Want to save money?

Get the parts from supplier, bring to JB, many tayar shops will be able to change for you, maybe about less than rm200 for labour.

 

I second Kb27. I also did the same. Bought all my parts here in S'pore and brought them over to JB. I changed my Altis' absorbers for less than S$500, all in, parts (original Toyota), labour and wheel alignment. If you want to save more, use OEM parts and probably can get S$100 or more off the total.

Edited December 11, 2015 by Brobear