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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 11:29 AM
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Default Rear shock went BAD

Hey everyone

Just notice my rear driver side shock went bad last night. by looking at the car rear driver side sit slanted lower then the rest.. I dont feel any different while driving still driving smooth.
has anyone changed out or replace their rear shock? If so what brand and how does it feel ride different to the stock shock?
Also should I change out both of the rear or just the bad one or all four?

I got well over 150k miles on a 2006 rearwheel

Thanks ahead
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 02:43 PM
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OEM or KYB...all four if you have the money if not...two
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 08:34 PM
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Shocks don't hold the car up, the springs do. You sure you're parked somewhere level when you look at it, if the ground is uneven it can make it appear this way.
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Old Nov 16, 2014 | 09:32 PM
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What Binary said: The springs hold up the vehicle and spring up and down. The shocks absorb and slow the travel. All cars slant, car designers compensate suspension height for such things as tank full of gas, or drivers weight etc.

Most important thing is to have a true alignment. You can take it to a mechanic or the dealer and have them inspect the suspension for any leaking or any other suspension related issues.
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