En0203 2nd Gear March 11, 2006 Share March 11, 2006 (edited) Just DIY changed all my 4 absorbers with my papa from morning till afternoon after that sent the car for alignment. then come back washed and polished the car.. waaa.. almost want to die liao then after changed realised back absorbers are still ok, only the 2 front absorbers damaged, shouldn't have bought the back one anyway, the DIY results is 4 absorbers RM$550 (back is jepun made, front is MY made, all original N16 absorbers) alignment RM$15 total = RM$565 or ~SGD$250 Edited March 11, 2006 by En0203 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mivec9 1st Gear March 11, 2006 Share March 11, 2006 not bad...u have the jack to do the job ...think quite a siong job bro... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic March 11, 2006 Share March 11, 2006 (edited) For info only. I got my rear shock absorbers for my Honda Jazz changed at Riverview for only $120 everything in. Brand is KYB, made in japan. Edited March 11, 2006 by Fcw75 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 11, 2006 Author Share March 11, 2006 1 big jack, two small ones to support, then another tiny one to support the wheel disc to lift to required position for dismantling and assembling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 11, 2006 Author Share March 11, 2006 wah got so cheap $120 i buy shock absorbers also not enough liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 11, 2006 Author Share March 11, 2006 Brand is KYB, made in japan is it original shocks? sounds cheap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic March 11, 2006 Share March 11, 2006 Original as in Honda? Nope, it's not Honda one. Honda one costs $150/shock KYB is a popular brand, the one I got is meant for Honda Jazz. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 11, 2006 Author Share March 11, 2006 oh i see no wonder so cheap. mine are all originals shocks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear March 14, 2006 Share March 14, 2006 your originals for nissan (and toyota too) are re-branded (sometimes copy) kybs.... even the nismo and TRD coilovers are rebranded kyb's... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 15, 2006 Author Share March 15, 2006 aiks u should have told me earlier.. means i can just buy kybs next time? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfenstar 3rd Gear March 15, 2006 Share March 15, 2006 you never ask anyway too late. just take note in future lah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King 1st Gear March 16, 2006 Share March 16, 2006 Just DIY changed all my 4 absorbers with my papa from morning till afternoon after that sent the car for alignment. then come back washed and polished the car.. waaa.. almost want to die liao then after changed realised back absorbers are still ok, only the 2 front absorbers damaged, shouldn't have bought the back one anyway, the DIY results is 4 absorbers RM$550 (back is jepun made, front is MY made, all original N16 absorbers) alignment RM$15 total = RM$565 or ~SGD$250 u should drive your car fo a few day to let the shock settle down then go for wheel ailgment..anyway, whell ailgment in jb cheap cheap.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 17, 2006 Author Share March 17, 2006 just take note in future lah haha think i will use it shocks until COE expires, no more chance for this car liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary84 1st Gear March 17, 2006 Share March 17, 2006 bro ...so i presume u did in MY right...can provide me wif the address? COs have been wanting to change all my 4 shocks...but kena quoted ard $750 for all 4 incl. installatn...tats very exp... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 17, 2006 Author Share March 17, 2006 should drive your car fo a few day to let the shock settle down then go for wheel ailgment..a with alignment out how to drive a few days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 17, 2006 Author Share March 17, 2006 what car u driving? $750 is RM or SGD? i think shocks sg sells cheaper i bought in MY RM$550 all 4 shocks for N16 sunny then i DIY install also so no extra charges not sure how much would it be if i ask ppl to install for me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary84 1st Gear March 17, 2006 Share March 17, 2006 bro...am driving a Nissan Primera p12. Tan Chong charges $377 for each front shock, $136 for each rear shock. JAE Auto charges me cheapest at $540 (2 x front shocks) + $220 (2 x rear shocks) = $ 760 tat is onli costs of the parts, HC Auto frm Sin Ming offers $80 for installation of all 4 shocks. Total my damage would be $840 sia...cannot afford...too exp le..tats y i hv been hesistating to change oso.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
En0203 2nd Gear March 17, 2006 Author Share March 17, 2006 this one difficult, coz i think MY no primera if die die no money maybe can try 3rd party shocks ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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