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Tex1250



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Rear shock failure

Hi, i did do a search but didn't find the right results.

Had rear shocks fitted just over a year ago (Bilstein) One has recently failed, garage said there's no claim for it.
I'm planning on replacing it myself, but my question is... would you just replace the one?
Thanks
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replace BOTH, good engineering practice.
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Fit both, and use OE from Advanced Factors. Wink 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
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Re: Rear shock failure

Tex1250 wrote:
Hi, i did do a search but didn't find the right results.

Had rear shocks fitted just over a year ago (Bilstein) One has recently failed, garage said there's no claim for it.
I'm planning on replacing it myself, but my question is... would you just replace the one?
Thanks

Try contacting Bilstein directly, not sure why they would not want that short life cycle "addressed"? Three possibilities, 1)you are a monster on shocks,2)premature product failure & 3)a faulty install by the shop.
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OEM BWI Shock Absorbers Rear



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Nodge68 wrote:
Fit both, and use OE from Advanced Factors. Wink
 Paul Redding
+44 (0)23 8052 2760
Order Parts Online at www.advancedfactors.co.uk
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Re: Rear shock failure

Tex1250 wrote:
Had rear shocks fitted just over a year ago (Bilstein) One has recently failed

How many thousands of km of corrugated roads have they done?

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Tex1250



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Thanks for the replies everyone, I'll take a look at the BWI shocks

Which brand coil springs do you guys recommend?
Cheers
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Nodge68



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OE shocks and springs Thumbs Up
The originals do 120k + miles, so why risk anything other than OE?
I got mine from AF. 2009 Rimini Red SE TD4. Soon to be sold.
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Re: Rear shock failure

MotionInc wrote:
Tex1250 wrote:
Hi, i did do a search but didn't find the right results.

Had rear shocks fitted just over a year ago (Bilstein) One has recently failed, garage said there's no claim for it.
I'm planning on replacing it myself, but my question is... would you just replace the one?
Thanks

Try contacting Bilstein directly, not sure why they would not want that short life cycle "addressed"? Three possibilities, 1)you are a monster on shocks,2)premature product failure & 3)a faulty install by the shop.



I'd be getting onto Bilstein. No claim? That sounds dodgy. MY11 SD4 SE Auto
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