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Nissan Car Lounge - Almera, Juke, Latio, Qashqai, Sylphy, Teana Owners => Latio => Topic started by: winxp on July 18, 2012, 09:02:03 PM

Title: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: winxp on July 18, 2012, 09:02:03 PM: Hi Guys,

I just took up Tan Chong's shock absorber offer to changed my shock absorbers. I can see the front absorbers are new as it is clean and new but when i look at the rear wheels everything looks old. Can anyone advice if the rear absorber can be seen from the side of the rear wheel?

Is there a way to tell if it has been changed? I can feel the front of the car become less bouncy after the change but somehow the back feels the same so i went to visually inspect the car to see if it has been changed but nothing looks new at the back.

anyone can offer some advice? Thanks
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: jonpaul0104 on July 18, 2012, 10:20:53 PM: 1 easy way.....did they return u all the 4 old absorbers? For me they left it inside the boot.....
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: Jazz on July 18, 2012, 10:58:43 PM: Definitely can see rear absorber. The price you paid is for whole set or just front pair ?
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: kelvin on July 18, 2012, 11:31:33 PM: u just have to peep from the rear wheel and u should be able to see it. ;)
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: winxp on July 19, 2012, 09:28:29 AM: I took the offer from Tan Chong that is supposed to be for front and back.

I saw a rod like structure beside the rear wheel but it looks old...all covered with dirt...definitely does not look new..

They did not return the old suspensions to me even though they were in good condition...i changed because car is around 5 years old and i wanted to take advantage of the offer...probably could have lasted me another few years.

Will give TC a call to see if they can confirm if it was changed.

Thanks for the advice :)
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: beepbeep on August 11, 2012, 10:53:56 PM: How much they charge? I'm thinking of changing the front..
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: winxp on August 12, 2012, 04:03:03 PM: I paid around 700 plus in all... Plus mounting change and front back absorbers...not sure how much for only two though
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: neotiger on August 12, 2012, 11:12:38 PM: At what mileage do we need to change the shock absorbers? Mine is 88,000 km, but still feels alright.
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: Black4 on August 13, 2012, 01:14:25 PM: Quote from: winxp on August 12, 2012, 04:03:03 PM
I paid around 700 plus in all... Plus mounting change and front back absorbers...not sure how much for only two though

700 plus?

can i do with compatible after markets ones?
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: thx1138 on August 21, 2012, 10:09:40 PM: the cost to replace latio shock absorbers looks good at $585!
I was quoted $900 nett recently by a ws for KYB absorbers + labour.
Any idea if TC is using KYB?
Thks.
Title: Re: How to tell if Tan Chong changed rear shock absorber
Post by: dsrio on August 22, 2012, 07:44:24 AM: Quote from: thx1138 on August 21, 2012, 10:09:40 PM
the cost to replace latio shock absorbers looks good at $585!
I was quoted $900 nett recently by a ws for KYB absorbers + labour.
Any idea if TC is using KYB?
Thks.

wah, $900 not cheap, i did mine at autoaid and they say using original japan made kyb also about $500 to 600 if i don't forget.

and yes, even for kyb shock absorbers, there is japan made and malaysian made, definitely got price difference, as for quality, i don't know.