Newbie Questions??????

[mndwgz]

Thanks for the feedback.
So.. are the stock shocks really that bad? I'm used to putting 300,000 on a set of struts on my mercedes, 3rd set on now... Are the factory VX shocks rebuildable if they're that hi-tech? Haven't found a thread yet on that subject. Test drive T- 1 1/2 hours...

[Raque Thomas]

[QUOTE=mndwgz]
I'm used to putting 300,000 on a set of struts on my mercedes, 3rd set on now QUOTE]

Wow - you've got 600,000 miles on that baby???

Factories are rebuildable - there was a thread here before on that subject, someone had found a shop to do it - I'll look for it later & see if I can find it.

[Moncha]

Here's a couple of threads I pulled up by search...

Stock KYB Shocks Rebuilt
KYB Shock Rebuild

[mndwgz]

Anyone have any history on this one? The dealer said he bought it at auction just because he liked it. Things I found: 74,000 mi, hood insert hardware is rusty and one corner is loose/broken, hood latch is sticky, some of the brackets in the engine compartment are rusty, windows passed the up and down test, shocks are still firm, no evidence that it was ever off road, feels like it has 150-160 HP at the wheels, antilock brakes work, headlight lenses are sun faded and need a polish, couldn't do the bondo knock below the belt line but overall it just needs tires. I suspect it might have been from the north. And the price is right.

Mark

[mndwgz]

BOUGHT IT, HAD IT DETAILED, CLEANED UP SOME ODDS AND ENDS, WIFEY HAPPY

[Ldub]

YEAUHH,
And life is good(specially if wifey happy), welcome to the fam.

Ldub

[Triathlete]

As far as the shocks...I have close to 90,000 miles on mine. No problems with shocks and they have seen some pretty serious off roading.


And... Congrats on the purchase! Now you start the addiction.