Hi Guys
Yes, I know. How long is a piece of string, right? My Gen4 now has just over 100,000 km on the clock (a 2010 model). I have not done a lot of serious hard stuff. Most of the km's done have been on tar and gravel.
Last year I fitted a set of powerbrakes and a new set of Cooper AT3 tyres.
When should I start worrying? How many km's does a the OEM shocks do on regular driving before needing replacement? Not wanting to change anything, just already thinking of any possible "unforseen" expenses the new year may bring.
Regards
Kieviet
Hi Kieviet,
I replaced mine at about 130k. The front ones started knocking. I replaced all four then.
I replaced mine at about 130k. The front ones started knocking. I replaced all four then.
R4k approx - fitted. I had Monroe shocks fitted, but also had a few bushes replaced. Total was about R11k. Invoice should be at home, waiting for the next e-filing.
Roelf, I have a 2006 Gen 3 with 165k km. I think it still has the original shocks and was thinking that they probably will need changing soon.Roelf_le_Roux wrote:Hi Kieviet,
I replaced mine at about 130k. The front ones started knocking. I replaced all four then.
A few weeks back it suddenly developed a "clunk". Its coming from the front and happens at times on accelleration, braking or going over a speed bump or dip. Would this describe the same knock that you had ?
I want to replace with original make . Did you source from the dealers or a normal shock replacement shop ?
Many thanks.
Check your anti sway bar links and rubbers before changing your shocks. They normally give similar symptoms of knocking over bumps.Dirty Boy wrote:Roelf, I have a 2006 Gen 3 with 165k km. I think it still has the original shocks and was thinking that they probably will need changing soon.Roelf_le_Roux wrote:Hi Kieviet,
I replaced mine at about 130k. The front ones started knocking. I replaced all four then.
A few weeks back it suddenly developed a "clunk". Its coming from the front and happens at times on accelleration, braking or going over a speed bump or dip. Would this describe the same knock that you had ?
I want to replace with original make . Did you source from the dealers or a normal shock replacement shop ?
Many thanks.
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Nicholas Gibson
2005 Gen 3 Pajero 3.2 DiD Auto LWB
Mods:
ARB front bumper, OME, Lynx Bash Plate, Lynx Rock-sliders, Lynx rear steel bumper, Front Runner 40lt Long range tank, Madman EMS2 with EGT, dual battery system, 700FF spots
Corsa 1.4 Club (swambo)
Cape Town
"In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker." - Woody Allen
2005 Gen 3 Pajero 3.2 DiD Auto LWB
Mods:
ARB front bumper, OME, Lynx Bash Plate, Lynx Rock-sliders, Lynx rear steel bumper, Front Runner 40lt Long range tank, Madman EMS2 with EGT, dual battery system, 700FF spots
Corsa 1.4 Club (swambo)
Cape Town
"In my house I'm the boss, my wife is just the decision maker." - Woody Allen
Hi Dirty Boy,
I'd say your symptoms do correlate with mine. Mine only knocked on big movement. It wasn't a "rattle" on every little bump, it required quite a big movement.
I replaced with "normal" Monroe shocks at a suspension shop.
I'd say your symptoms do correlate with mine. Mine only knocked on big movement. It wasn't a "rattle" on every little bump, it required quite a big movement.
I replaced with "normal" Monroe shocks at a suspension shop.
Thanks Nick and Roelf.
I will check the anti sway bar rubbers.
Mine also isnt a rattle and doesnt do it on every bump, so yes, sounds like shocks.
I will check the anti sway bar rubbers.
Mine also isnt a rattle and doesnt do it on every bump, so yes, sounds like shocks.