Hi eveyrone,

I am about to change shocks on my accord model is in my signature and I was wondering if it would be good to change all the bushings, mounting plates, an other related partsthat is in the assembly. I plan on using the same springs.

Here are some picture


Onthe front shocks it would be #5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
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On the rear shocks it would be #1, 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18
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Sorry if I made this long post, I'm just trying to make more simple to have more answers.

Thank you for looking.


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Better to change the parts listed - YES

Necessary - NO

 

i honestly dont see a reason to, but if you felt the need to. i would think of buying new springs before all of those smaller parts.

 

When my '93 Accord had 150,000 miles on it, I called the Honda dealer about purchasing new struts for it. They asked me if my car was in an accident and if the Strut was bent. I said no. They then asked if there was fluid leaking out of the strut, again I said no. They then told me that I don't need to get new shocks and why I wanted to replace them. I said I thought 150,000 miles was a long time on a shock. They said Honda struts only need to be replaced if they are leaking or physically damaged in an accident.

I now have 254,000 miles on the same shocks. No abnormal wear on my tires or rough ride. I plan on keeping them.

 

I would recomend to change the struts if you plan on doing some track speeds,or racing.

But for a daily driver, not really necessary.

 

I agree. Honda shocks can take a beating, I had 233k on my shocks on my 95, still damping today. The shocks are my 99 with 183k still drive like it just came out of the factory.

 

Thanks for all you advices.