Shocks? Update... and paint....

Discuss any maintenance you've done to your Vibe & Matrix and ask how to perform maintenance on your vehicle
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heartfire9
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Shocks? Update... and paint....

Post by heartfire9 »

My 2004 has 135K on it. I love this car. Runs great! How can I tell if it needs new struts/shocks????? The tires are good and show no signs of uneven wear, but it doesn't handle quite like it did. Just had brakes done. They said that other stuff looks OK. Ball joints, etc. Any thoughts???


Had shocks all around and wheel bearings in the front done. Drives like a dream.

One thing I have noticed and the first disappointment I have had with this car. The paint is crap. I just sold my truck and polished her up. I decided I should so the same to my pretty vibe. Discovered that the paint on this car is pathetic. Bummer.
Last edited by heartfire9 on Fri Apr 20, 2012 5:18 am, edited 2 times in total.
Pretty red 2004 with AR rims, michelin pilots, nothing else fancy, ready to see whats available to spiff her up
ou.grizzly
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Re: Shocks? (heartfire9)

Post by ou.grizzly »

If you want to replace the shocks/struts, go with KYB or Tokico
2009 Jet Black 2.4L Auto / Fogs / 17" Alum / Clear Bra / Camry Leather Shift Knob / GT Rear Spoiler
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03VibeOttawa
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Re: Shocks? (ou.grizzly)

Post by 03VibeOttawa »

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03VibeOttawa–’03 Salsa 5spd. Fast Wheels Blade 17”s/Fuzion Zr1s (summer),Blizzak Revo1/’04 WRX rims, (winter),Tokico HP Struts,Tein S-Tech Springs,Progress RSB,K&N Typhoon SRI,SLP ram air hood,Magnaflow CB,DC header. Sold 11/9/2012 w/ 217,633kms.
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