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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 04:29 PM
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My rear shocks are leaking and have been probably for a while now. whats the danger of driving on bad shocks, can it affect any other parts which will go bad?
When i have the money im going to replace all 4 shocks
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 04:43 PM
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Uncomfortable ride, unpredictable handling, etc.

You can get away with it for a while depending on your tolerance for your Lexus not driving like a Lexus.



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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 08:59 PM
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hahahahahaa great video. and yeah my ride feel kinda sucks but always thought it was mostly the drop, hope the shocks are a larger portion of the issue! thanks my man
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Old Apr 25, 2016 | 10:08 PM
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Save up for some BC Racing coilover
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Old Apr 26, 2016 | 12:50 PM
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Shocks are dampers, they dampen the impacts your suspension has on potholes/ bumps/etc during driving. And of course they help keep your tire on the road during rainstorms and uneven roads. It does become a safety issue when you think about your wheel/tire bouncing up and down as you're going down the road and not touching the road surface as it should.
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