When to replace shock absorbers on an MY15 D4

**RobA** · 6th November 2018, 08:17 AM

Apologies but this has probably been asked but simply can't find it using the search box.

Our TDV6 has now travelled 92,000km in almost four years with around 95% of that towing either an Ultimate or our AOR Q+. As well around 80% has been off bitumen

Whilst the car is still performing really well I am looking at my maintenance schedule and wondering if and when I should replace the shocks and also do I stay with OE or what else is there that is calibrated and performs in concert with the EAS

Rob

**loanrangie** · 6th November 2018, 08:34 AM

Shocks and air springs are one unit although they can be separated, I think OEM is the only real choice.

**RobA** · 6th November 2018, 04:30 PM

Thanks for that exactly what I suspected. In no rush just looking at my service budget for next year and beyond as extended warranty ends Dec 19.

Rob

DiscoMick · 6th November 2018, 04:34 PM

Does the service schedule recommend a replacement distance?

**goingbush** · 6th November 2018, 05:10 PM

if they still built them liker they used to you wont need to change them for another 45 + years , say upwards 2060 .

My 1973 Series 3 still has originals & are perfectly good , expect they will go another 45 !!

**loanrangie** · 8th November 2018, 04:08 PM

167K on mine and no signs of them going soft, hopefully that time wont come til much later.

**Grentarc** · 8th November 2018, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by loanrangie

167K on mine and no signs of them going soft, hopefully that time wont come til much later.

I guarantee at that mileage they are worn out. The EAS makes it harder to notice, but put new ones in and you will instantly realise the old ones are gone

**RobA** · 9th November 2018, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by Grentarc

I guarantee at that mileage they are worn out. The EAS makes it harder to notice, but put new ones in and you will instantly realise the old ones are gone

Justin thanks for that. I have been wondering if the EAS may be hiding the need to take the plunge.

So the next question is what options are there to replace them. As I read the forum it is the complete leg which includes the full EAS. As they seem to come as a complete kit?

Rob

**Disco-tastic** · 9th November 2018, 08:28 AM

Originally Posted by Grentarc

I guarantee at that mileage they are worn out. The EAS makes it harder to notice, but put new ones in and you will instantly realise the old ones are gone

Mines at 186k km and I feel that the ride isn't as nice as when I bought it 36k km ago. Could just be me though.

I think mine will get new upper and lower arms plus new shocks/bags. Won't be for a while though as it doesn't feel off, and tyre wear is still even.

**Graeme** · 9th November 2018, 09:20 AM

Genuine shocks are available but after having seen the cracks on the insides of the folds at 90K, I suggest that the whole assembly be replaced as the air-springs are unlikely to last another set of shocks and the springs themselves are quite expensive. Having tried non-genuine shocks on the D4, I would only fit genuine shocks but perhaps I'm fussy regarding shocks.

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