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How long do the stock shocks/struts last on our A6's? I currently have 108k miles.

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Old 02-27-2009, 10:34 AM
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How long do the stock shocks/struts last on our A6's? I currently have 108k miles.
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Old 02-27-2009, 10:35 AM
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exactly 108,001 miles, start shopping now.
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Default Until you notice the poor ride and can tolerate it no more..
They lose most their useful life around 50-75k miles.. You're well overdue.
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You guys recommend staying OEM or replace with some other brand?
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Just replaced mine at 107k miles, they were well past due.
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Replaced mine at 109k miles, crusty and soft
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After substantial reserach I went with Koni Sport adjustables; Mike at PureMS sells 'em.
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Fronts replaced at 100k and again at 250k, rears replaced for the first time at 250k.
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Wow, how could you tell the rears were still good when you replaced the fronts the first time?
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Default I shouldn't have replaced the fronts at 100k. They were fine.
The only reason that I changed them was because I was doing the control arms and thought it would be a good idea. It wasn't necessary.
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