Any reason why the same side rear shock..

[Adam D]

So late on last year my O/S rear shock leaked and I could really feel it had gone. Some came up cheap second hand on here only covering a small amount of milage so bought them and replaced the faulty one and all was fine.

Now over the last week I have felt the same harsh ride again that I had last time, feels like it's the same on however I've not actually been able to check if it is the same one I replaced.

I may actually buy two new ones this time around but don't want to get into the same place in another 8 months time. Would there be any reason why the same side shock would go twice in a short time? Or have I just been unlucky when buying a second hand one?

Cheers

 

[danward]

Are all the springs ok? I'd go for brand new shocks pesonally, they aren't very expensive.

 

[Adam D]

They all look fine, seated properly. They are Eibach Sportlines and have been on for over a year now, will have another check over and order a pair of new rears and hope its just a one off.

 

[Don]

If you buy them second hand...you don't know the life that they've had before you purchased them...for around £40 each brand new, theres nothing to be saved really and they should come with 12 month warranty.

 

[MG cup]

Replace suspension parts in pairs tbh, the other one will just fail quickly or cause unneeded stress on the newer item. Typically left side shock absorbers get a harder life on road with roundabouts and also holes at the roadside.