Shock Replacement Options

[GordoJay]

I have a 2004 X3 ( manual trans) with 148k miles and original shocks , they are as good as new. I have probably owned over 20 cars and only HAD TO replace shocks on one, and I bought that used.

I never HAD TO replace shocks. They never actually failed. They just stopped doing their job very well. Replacing them made a world of difference in handling. If I didn't care about that, I probably would never have replaced shocks, ever.

 

[saym14]

I never HAD TO replace shocks. They never actually failed. They just stopped doing their job very well. Replacing them made a world of difference in handling. If I didn't care about that, I probably would never have replaced shocks, ever.

Ok. I never HAD TO replace them because of deteriorated ride quality

 

[TheTeej]

Had leaking rebuilds a couple times. If I’m in the position again I’d just find some new ones to buy from tasca or rock auto and resell the old ones.

I did the shock exchange also, and what I got were way worse condition wise than what I sent

 

[titanjc]

Had leaking rebuilds a couple times. If I’m in the position again I’d just find some new ones to buy from tasca or rock auto and resell the old ones.

I did the shock exchange also, and what I got were way worse condition wise than what I sent

This is exactly what concerns me about the rebuild / exchange programs. Do you mind telling which company you used for the shock swap? The main reason I'm considering buying brand new like you're describing is that I don't want to get a set of shocks that's been beat to hell and back that are going to leak after 10,000 miles.

 

[TheTeej]

It was forged and their predecessor company. Two sets, road use only, both with a front shock leaking in 10k miles.

can’t speak to the Texas rebuild company, but again you are likely out only 500-1000 more for brand new. I was dumb to pinch pennies on that, wasn’t worth the hassle and I likely ended up spending more in long run

 

[HoneyBadger420]

I’m in the same boat - I just bought the truck w 50k miles and don’t notice anything wrong with the shocks but have also never replaced a set of shocks on something so new..... ever. I like the idea of having OEM backups from rock or tasca for when I do need / want new shocks but I’d rather spend the money on deavers and eibachs and call it a day. That would at least keep the backend sag free for my camping trips and improve the soft front end per my research on this topic

 

[Jonesky]

Where’s a good place with a good price to buy new? Tasca?

 

[Mystic_2003]

The OEM 17/18 Shocks can be had new for $1.700 if you shop around. I have a set on order. The front's are available, the rears are on National Backorder from Ford, No ETA.
I considered rebuilt but at $800, and the cost of putting on the coilovers(Labor), would rather not take the chance with a bad rebuild, and having to swap.
I also looked at 19/20 take off's, ~$1,000 + Rebuild $800, then doing something like E-Clik at $2,100 = $3,900
Would seem the step up from that is Fax Factory 3.0's at $6k
I simply cannot bring myself to shell out that kind of coin for Shocks.
I have a Rzr for Off Road, no issues trashing that, so the Raptor sees little off road

 

[2020Raptor]

The OEM 17/18 Shocks can be had new for $1.700 if you shop around. I have a set on order. The front's are available, the rears are on National Backorder from Ford, No ETA.
I considered rebuilt but at $800, and the cost of putting on the coilovers(Labor), would rather not take the chance with a bad rebuild, and having to swap.
I also looked at 19/20 take off's, ~$1,000 + Rebuild $800, then doing something like E-Clik at $2,100 = $3,900
Would seem the step up from that is Fax Factory 3.0's at $6k
I simply cannot bring myself to shell out that kind of coin for Shocks.
I have a Rzr for Off Road, no issues trashing that, so the Raptor sees little off road

Where did you find the 2019/20 take offs ?

That E-Clik looks interesting.