2010 IS 250 Rear Shocks Leaking
10-13-15, 01:16 PM
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2010 IS 250 Rear Shocks Leaking
I had my car service at the Lexus dealership and they said that my rear shocks are leaking.
They quoted me $1107+tax.
Should I pay the price or go somewhere else?
Also, someone mention i should get the F sport shocks if they quoted me that price.
I bought my car used at 72,000 miles. I currently have 82,000 miles.
For some reason my warranty did not cover the shocks. My car was bought through Enterprise.
What should i do?
They quoted me $1107+tax.
Should I pay the price or go somewhere else?
Also, someone mention i should get the F sport shocks if they quoted me that price.
I bought my car used at 72,000 miles. I currently have 82,000 miles.
For some reason my warranty did not cover the shocks. My car was bought through Enterprise.
What should i do?
Last edited by Mango250; 10-13-15 at 01:20 PM.
10-13-15, 01:42 PM
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Crap, at that price you can get a full Koni kit installed at a mom and pop shop! Look up a reputable shop in your area (Yelp?) and ask them how much they'll charge for the install if you bring them the shocks. Then ask them if they can get the shocks and for how much. Some shops have direct accounts with warehouses that stock this stuff, and can sometimes get them at better prices than the public.
11-13-15, 05:47 PM
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Update: Did a little googling, the topic seems to be mixed. Apparently leaking struts are common on a Prius and there is a TSB for it. Toyota seems to brush off the problem. ”Seeping” is said to not be an issue from a functional standpoint, but ”leaking” struts are. I personally don't know the difference. Seeping is a leak to me.
Last edited by VTsuckah; 11-14-15 at 07:34 AM.
11-13-15, 08:14 PM
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i honestly haven't looked myself, but they said "leaking" leaking definitely isn't normal though I'm not sure about seeping. the seals on hydraulic shocks are never PERFECT and a SMALL amount of fluid should be expected to seep out after a while. that may be the "normal" they are talking about. if it is anything more than that then they are starting to go bad.
11-14-15, 01:02 PM
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Crap, at that price you can get a full Koni kit installed at a mom and pop shop! Look up a reputable shop in your area (Yelp?) and ask them how much they'll charge for the install if you bring them the shocks. Then ask them if they can get the shocks and for how much. Some shops have direct accounts with warehouses that stock this stuff, and can sometimes get them at better prices than the public.
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11-16-15, 09:20 AM
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agreed. I have decided to go with Koni FSD shocks, and will have my buddy help install them. All in all, it will end up cheaper than having the dealership do the rear only! If you don't have anyone that can help, go to a mom& pop shop.
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