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Old 06-23-05, 07:12 AM
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It's been a bit over three months since I have my 01 GS300.

Last month, they changed my front 2 shocks, and this past Wednesday, they changed my rear shocks too. All for free.
The ride seems the same to me or maybe I expect too much.
How can I physically check and see if the shocks are indeed new?
Are they the silver tube that I see when I peak near the wheel?
I have no modifications to my car.
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just look at the shocks, behind the wheels. you should be able to tell if they're brand new.
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Or just take off the wheels and you can tell for sure
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Or just take off the wheels and you can tell for sure
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either way, just try to peek through and check the shock see if they are new
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Originally Posted by blacksc400
either way, just try to peek through and check the shock see if they are new
Yup I did. It looks new... I guess. It was black colored, not silver. It has two stripes. One purple and one blue. From the looks of those stripes, they look pretty new.
But the car still feel a bit bumpy. Maybe the new shocks need time to sink in.
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