[silvercas]

A few weeks ago my rear passenger shock began leaking. I knew by the leak it was time to replace the shock/strut. Since I was replacing the rear passenger shock I also decided to do the drivers rear. Upon removing the drivers rear I discovered the shock was no longer returning to its extended position.

Now Im concerned with my front shocks. Is there a test I can do to see if its time to replace them?

[Underground6t9]

What's the mileage on the car? My guess is that they won't last much longer. If your doing one might as well do all 4.

[jwalker87]

100k is a good rule of thumb, but it all depends on use. If one is toast, replace them all.

[silvercas]

Originally Posted by Underground6t9

What's the mileage on the car? My guess is that they won't last much longer. If your doing one might as well do all 4.

roughly 59000

[mweisdorfer]

Your at least $400.00 for all 4 of them. Look into the Bilstein B4 Kit. FCP Euro will give you a lifetime warranty on them. At 59k, your surrounding hardware should still be good.

If your looking for a sportier ride, the B4 comes in a sport version or move up to a B8. The B12 lowering kit, at around $850, is probably the best suspension for the money that gives you an M3 quality suspension less minus the subframe bushings and control arms of course.

[Boland01]

At 80K both front and rear shocks were gone on ours.