shock absorber for e39

[whattingh]

Hi
What is the best shock absorber option for the e39?

Picked up my front right shock is leaking at the shaft. Going to get it tested today.

 

[SecondSkynz]

not the dealer!!! quoted me r10 000 for front 2 :shocked:

got to midas / autozone

---

not the dealer!!! quoted me r10 000 for front 2 :shocked:

got to midas / autozone

 

[rick540]

See if you can source a set of KYB - good shocks.

 

[P1000]

I have a set of monroes fitted at speedy IIRC. Going well for about 2 years now, but from your post it seems like you are looking for something different than stock?

 

[whattingh]

Dont care much what brand. Have heard that some brand dont as good on some cars, so just asking.

I had KYB on my previous car(nissan) and they served me well.

Shock test show all 4 corners is still good. They said must just keep an eye on the leak and get test done every few weeks.

 

[spawn616]

bilstien:thumbsup:

 

[Solo Man]

i had a set of Monroes put in by Supaquick, cost about R2200 iirc, about 6 months ago and am very happy so far. Could get Armstrongs for slightly less but opted to go for Monroes

 

[netercol]

kyb makes oem shocks for the japanese brands, they are good shocks..

 

[andrewbuch]

I got gabriels on the rear of the E46.. and then make strange groaning noises .. asked my mech & he said is it gabriel shocks I said yes he said they do that..