VZ Shocks. When should they start leaking?

[Mike1971]

Hi all.

I have a question regarding the VZ factory shocks.. When should they start leaking?

I have a 2005 VZ, which is in for a service and I've been told that one of the rear shocks is leaking.

It's done 65K klms and Im wondering if thats normal for shockies to start leaking?

If it is, is it worthwhile getting all 4 replaced at the same time. ?

Chers
-Mike

[Kal123]

Hrmm.. I took my SV6 in for it's 60K service last week, and they told me the same thing, that my shocks are leaking, and need replacing soon.

[VZAsh]

I just got my rears replaced on its 90k service.

[Mike1971]

what did you get yours replaced with?

[Escape-The-Fate]

i got an '05 vz exec..and my front left shockie is rooted..so its made a good excuse for me to get it lowerd which is happening next tuesday, super low front and super super rear..boge shocks and king springs all round

[PaulSV6]

Shock Absorbers usually have a servicable life of around 50,000-60,000km. Give u an idea both my rear shocks had spat the dummy at 50,000k & its best to replace them in pairs.

[Exidor]

Replaced my shocks with Monroe GT Sport all round (very firm in the rear). This was after the rears failed.
Of course Holden neglected to tell me the rears were gone (instant oversteer). Perhaps because they were still under warranty or they didn't bother to look.
Don't get me started on their service ethics......my bloods beginning to boil!
I better lie down.

[Kal123]

Are the rear shocks covered by warrenty?

Those btards told me they weren't.

>_>

[VZAsh]

I replaced mine with Monroe GT-Gas shocks..

And it was not covered by warranty

No complaints so far

[IPCOlsenVZ]

One of mine was leaking (rear) and a z-bar bush was coming off....both replaced under warranty @ 27k.

[PaulSV6]

Oh yeah forgot to say, mine are Monroe GT Gas

[allanssv6]

dont take it to the mechanics to change them but.
all it is is one bolt in the boot and one massive mofo underneath.
kmart tried to charge me 370 for just the rear shockers.
bought a pair of brand new fe2 on ebay for 70 bucks. =]

[Torquative]

yew im looking at replacing mine shortly too because i think theyve done 150 000 kays

For a couple hundred bucks its worth having them changed anyway