Suzuki Swift Shocks

[Shayan De Silva]

I recently bought a Suzuki Swift car and there is a noise coming from the front left shock. I thought of replacing the shock. I checked the prise of a new one (KYB) and it is around Rs. 9000 while a reconditioned one would cost around Rs. 4000. What are the pros and cons of buying a reconditioned one as opposed to new.

Appreciate your feedback

[Ripper]

I recently bought a Suzuki Swift car and there is a noise coming from the front left shock. I thought of replacing the shock. I checked the prise of a new one (KYB) and it is around Rs. 9000 while a reconditioned one would cost around Rs. 4000. What are the pros and cons of buying a reconditioned one as opposed to new.

Appreciate your feedback

i would say first to check your suspect shock to confirm it indeed is the culprit. suspension noise can be due to multitude of reasons.

If you are sure the shock is gone and need of replacement i would say going for brand new is the best bet.

if you go for used ones, you really dont know the condition of it and when that too will go bust, especially if you plan on keeping the car for a few more years.

Going for a used one is ok if you plan on flogging it off and want to save the extra 4k

almost forgot

it's not advisable to replace just one shock as that can affect the way the car handles. you might have to replace both front shocks!

Edited February 25, 2010 by Ripper

[NPP]

couldn't find another place so I'm posting here..

the 'thud' noise from the rear when falling into ditch continues in my vios...

so did another shock test and found the rear ones to be perfect but the front ones have a high pressure and I was told to replace them.

Removed the rear right shock just to have a check if any marks are visible due to the sounds .. but none...

after refixing I think the noises hav reduced tho.. while the ride being a bit bouncy like a rubber.. (or it's my mind)

anyway, the price of the front shocks are arnd 10k and now I hav a doubt whether it's for the pair or one :S

so what I want to knw is do I have to replace the shocks or is there any way it can be corrected?

[Prami]

i would say first to check your suspect shock to confirm it indeed is the culprit. suspension noise can be due to multitude of reasons.

If you are sure the shock is gone and need of replacement i would say going for brand new is the best bet.

if you go for used ones, you really dont know the condition of it and when that too will go bust, especially if you plan on keeping the car for a few more years.

Going for a used one is ok if you plan on flogging it off and want to save the extra 4k

almost forgot

it's not advisable to replace just one shock as that can affect the way the car handles. you might have to replace both front shocks!

Agreed. And go for a brand new KYB Japanese shocks. More durable than KYB Singapore.

[Car Maniac]

Go for the brand-new shocks.....yeah as Prami told KYB is the best+ economical.........dont ever go for reconditioned as you dont know to what extent they have been used..........

[NPP]

that's an old post you guys are replying to

someone please help me out wid my post

[Devinda_Z]

anyway, the price of the front shocks are arnd 10k and now I hav a doubt whether it's for the pair or one :S

thats 10k for one!

i just replaced the rear shocks on an Carina AT 192 and was in for a rude surprise when i inquired the prices!

[harshansenadhir]

that's an old post you guys are replying to

someone please help me out wid my post

I'm not quite sure the rear shocks of your model has any shock mounts, some rubber sort of thing which sits between shock and the body. Please check for worn out or cracked or stiffen shock mounts.

[podilamaya]

couldn't find another place so I'm posting here..

the 'thud' noise from the rear when falling into ditch continues in my vios...

so did another shock test and found the rear ones to be perfect but the front ones have a high pressure and I was told to replace them.

Removed the rear right shock just to have a check if any marks are visible due to the sounds .. but none...

after refixing I think the noises hav reduced tho.. while the ride being a bit bouncy like a rubber.. (or it's my mind)

anyway, the price of the front shocks are arnd 10k and now I hav a doubt whether it's for the pair or one :S

so what I want to knw is do I have to replace the shocks or is there any way it can be corrected?

Recently i checked the prices of shocks for swifts.

Shock model differ from suzuki swift jeep model to beetle model.

Front shock would be around Rs. 8200 (each) and rear would be approx (each) Rs. 3800 for Jeep model and Rs. 4900 for beetle model.

[Prami]

Recently i checked the prices of shocks for swifts.

Shock model differ from suzuki swift jeep model to beetle model.

Front shock would be around Rs. 8200 (each) and rear would be approx (each) Rs. 3800 for Jeep model and Rs. 4900 for beetle model.

[hakjay]

Yep, most definitely a shocker!!!

[NPP]

now, can I repair or do I have to replace? :S

prob in short - a Toyota Vios, front shocks, high pressure according to testing and I can feel it on bumps too

[heavyD]

Yep, most definitely a shocker!!!

Really? Cause even a Maruti 800 front shock would cost about 6500/-. And a rear one about 2500/-. And that's Indian stuff, mind you.