Juz wanna ask all expert here, how long would the shock absorber last ?
I dun think my car absorber have been changed since I bought it. Its a used kenari manufactured 2005.
I did chk wif my mechanic but he says its still ok. My wife complaint that my car is still very bumpy.
Wat would sifus here recommend ? Use ori, oem, sports absorber ?
Thx

Sports absorber will be giving you a bumpy ride, try to ask for a comfort absorber

Don't always blame the absorber only. Tyre also play an important role in this issue. Too much air or u using a low profile tyre always give you bumpy ride

This post has been edited by k!nex: Jan 12 2014, 04:32 PM

bumpy? check spring, absorber, tire

change to factory stock if previous owner changed to sport type..im sure ur ride will be ok..

Small tyres problem. If absorber OK, try reduce air pressure of tyre by 1-2 psi n test again.

Using ori rim n normal tyre std 155/55/14 tyre preasure 30-32 psi as per standard.
Never lowered b4, recently changed absorber mounting.

usually car less then 1 ton should be lower. check the user manual.

never leak doesnt mean it is still ok. most they just c based on leakage.
normally after 1 year of daily use the absorber loses most of the performance. but because u have been sitting in it, u r adapting to it gradually.

Mechanic chk absorber based on looking at it and shaking. Then he say kenari absorber normally quite soft.
Thinking of using other absorber like proride standard absorber, any comment ?

Before that, lower your tyre air pressure first. Try 190kpa for front and 180kpa for rear if you're driving alone most of the time. Bear in mind that it will increase your fuel consumption a little but I think it is worth a try

There are many videos on how to check absorber condition without taking it out. Check out youtube.

NEVER go below the recommended tyre pressure. It makes the car unstable, make it easier to lose control, it can wear out the tyre, a tyre blowout can happen, ... and yes, the FC will be higher too.

kenari has one of the most uncomfortable rides i have ever experienced on a car (almost like riding on a van), even using brand new absorbers also very bumpy.

if u hear noise when going through rough road surface (like klok klok sound) then probably the absorbers need to change, but if mechanic says they are still ok it's probably just the normal ride quality of the kenari (like i said, it sucks).