Unless they are leaking, the rear "shocks" generally are good. Why do you think they need to be replaced?

And yes, that is the correct cost. $400-500/each.

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2016 Monsoon Gray Audi Allroad - 21k
2008 Black Mercedes E350 4Matic Sport - 131k
2014 Jeep Wranger Unlimited Sahara - 62k
2003 Gray Mercedes ML350 - 122k

You know, I'm guilty of having a similar reaction when I price things for my car but I have to step back and remind myself that I am driving a world class automobile (ok, of another era, but still!), the car is nice looking and essentially rust-free, it just works as it is needed plus there are NO car payments to be making each and every month. So, for me, I don't think it's appropriated to get too upset when something does need to be repaired or replaced, after all, it is a man-made object susceptible to friction and other forces of nature.

When I look around and try to find other 1995 daily-drivers, there simply isn't many out there. We, however, use our car just like the people up the street driving a new Kia or Hunday (don't know how to spell it properly!) and I wonder from time to time where those cars will be when they are 17 years old. Just my thoughts on the matter, FWIW

PS: If you haven't already, do a search on the subject, you might be surprised to find that they are not in need of replacement. I don't know.

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Dale

Prove they are leaking before considering replacement.



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what is the best way to do that? what if i clean them really well then coat it white baby powder?

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

In my little world, no puddles of hydraulic fluid on the garage floor equates with no leaks. I like to keep things simple...

that will work.
If it is not oozing - spewing they are good.

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Speaking of expensive hydraulics, did you get my email?

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10 E63 AMG
93 300te 4matic
07 BMW X3
14 Ford F-150 Fx2