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Old 03-16-2014 | 01:20 PM
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I developed a very noisy/squeeky front right shock. When I had an oil change last week, I asked to have looked at.
Mechanic says its a bad shock. So, do I replace just the one, or should I replace both front shocks? BTW, they did not carry shocks for Jag, but told me if I found one, they would install it. Where is best online site?
 
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Old 03-16-2014 | 01:54 PM
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Probable best to do them in pairs so they stay are even side to side.

If you don't have the adaptive shocks, then even the OEM Bilsteins aren't too bad a price at about $100 each. Rockauto, parts geek, SNG Barratt, lots of places carry them for similar prices.
 
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Old 03-16-2014 | 01:57 PM
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ALWAYS replace them in pairs. Otherwise steering geometry, braking and tire life will suffer to some degree.
 
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Old 03-16-2014 | 03:37 PM
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While you're in there, check your upper shock mounts. I know it's a big expense, but the labor won't be that much more. They're going to fail eventually.
 
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