Is shock absorber repairable?

MGK (MGK) 2013-10-21 14:28:17 +0500 #1

I have a faulty shock absorber, it makes noise on bumps and it's hard too as in it doesn't absorbs the shock. Car is Mehran 2009 model. I need to know if it can be repaired or replacement is the only option I have? I asked the Suzuki dealership they quoted 3000/- for the new one. Please tell me if it can be repaired then who is the best guy to contact with in ISB/RWP??

afarooqi (afarooqi) 2013-10-21 18:28:00 +0500 #2

My opinion, get it replaced with a new one.

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2013-10-21 18:39:02 +0500 #3

the OE installed in Mehran are already bad quality to begin with - if the assembly is not scratched up and bent then you can look for refurbing workshops (I only know of one in Karachi that does proper work)

otherwise install a new assembly.

Proverbial_Slang (Proverbial_Slang) 2013-10-21 19:06:51 +0500 #4

In my opinion, buy new. Shock repairs are always a pain and never last. The dampening rates are always messed.

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chinyoti (Murtaza Shahid) 2013-10-21 19:28:42 +0500 #5

Touch Plaza and get new ones, Dont even bother puting used or repaired ones in your car.

i got a malaysian shock absorber for my 99-04 Vitz for 3500, Japani was expensive, Chinese was cheaper. For Mehran new local made ones should be avalible too.

Repairing isnt guranteed, It might go bad again, New one would atleast last a year.

Xulfiqar (Xulfiqar) 2013-10-21 20:06:20 +0500 #6

in shock absorbers you get what you pay for. meaning when you choose cheap you get cheap, dont expect Bilstein quality from unbranded chinese items.

khjodat (khjodat) 2013-10-26 06:20:08 +0500 #7

There a lot of people available in market who do repairing for faulty shock absorbers. I personally recommend you that if you are a really car caring lover and very sensitive about you car's working then go for a brand new shocks as the new ones have a much much better cushioning thus more driving pleasure on the other hand the repaired shocks are still stiffer and cannot give you a perfect feeling. But if budget is your issue then go for repairing as it still give you a better ride rather than driving your car with faulty shocks. Only front shocks absorbers can be repaired and the rear shocks are irreparable. All the best....

ihsannissan (Ihsan) 2013-10-31 04:59:43 +0500 #8

all types of shock absorber of all brands wheal are 100% repairable.
but since ur car is mehran and local made, all the new spare parts are available in cheap price. it will be better to go for NEW ONE

speedster_101 2013-10-31 13:33:18 +0500 #9

If you are talking about rear shock absorbers, then go for new ones. And replace the pair, not one.
The front ones can be repaired, but they fill oil after repairing instead of gas. I would say the same, if you are going for a repair, get both the shocks repaired. One side gaseous shock and other side oil filled shock can give you some stability issues as both have their own damping coefficient.