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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by surfingbuddhist, Jul 19, 2005.

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  1. surfingbuddhist

    surfingbuddhist Rookie

    Sep 15, 2004
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    #1 surfingbuddhist, Jul 19, 2005
    This is what my dealer told me. I have read up on replacing shocks with oem, aftermarket and rebuilds by searching the forum. But I didn't see any mention about having to buy two just to replace one that's gone bad. Can anyone confirm this??? Thanks.
     
  2. russell

    russell Karting

    Mar 2, 2005
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    #2 russell, Jul 19, 2005
    i have not heard of this although may be true. the part number is 162395 and is superceded to part number 1883334. It shows as a single list price for 686.36 and we have a good used one for less if interseted in getting just 1.
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  3. surfingbuddhist

    surfingbuddhist Rookie

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    #3 surfingbuddhist, Jul 19, 2005

    Dealer is quoting me almost $900 for one single shock which seems to be in line with other posts I've read. Parts plus labor to replace two shocks would be $4000.00+!!! Dealers, I would guess, don't like installing used parts. I'll keep you in mind. Thanks.
     
  4. Pong

    Pong Formula Junior

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    #4 Pong, Jul 19, 2005
    Well, if your shocks are aged and old anyway, it's best to change them in pair. You don't want one brand new shock working with 3 other old ones... the normal practice (for me) is changing them in pair...that includes tires and brake pads also.
     
  5. bobafett

    bobafett F1 Veteran

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    #5 bobafett, Jul 20, 2005
    If you are looking for a cost-effective solution, have them rebuilt. It will cost you a couple hundred bucks at most from OEM.

    If my shocks had gone bad, I'd use that as an opportunity / excuse to upgrade to the FHP setup.

    --Dan
     
  6. Bobert

    Bobert Formula Junior

    Jan 17, 2004
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    Oak Hill VA
    #6 Bobert, Jul 20, 2005
    Contact Delta Vee Motorsports, he rebuilt my 355 shocks and did them quick and for an excellent price!

    http://www.deltavee.net/
     
  7. PCH

    PCH F1 Rookie

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    #7 PCH, Jul 21, 2005
    surfingbuddhist, you have a PM
     
  8. RossoCorsaItaly

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    #8 RossoCorsaItaly, Jul 21, 2005
    the guy at deltavee (rob?) is very pleasant, I'd recommend him.
     

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