[nick7338]

hi guys had a advisory on one of my rear shock have starting to leak a bit I have standard m sport suspension not adaptive my question is do I replace with oem ones or save th cash and go for aftermarket replacements like Monroe or kyb also is it a case of change the pair or just the damaged one as they sell them singular

[sspade]

Originally Posted by nick7338

hi guys had a advisory on one of my rear shock have starting to leak a bit I have standard m sport suspension not adaptive my question is do I replace with oem ones or save th cash and go for aftermarket replacements like Monroe or kyb also is it a case of change the pair or just the damaged one as they sell them singular

Definitely change both at once.

I would go with a Bilstein B6 if I were in your situation.

I bought my rears (I have B8) for about $250 and installation was VERY EASY.

[kingmonkey8]

Originally Posted by nick7338

hi guys had a advisory on one of my rear shock have starting to leak a bit I have standard m sport suspension not adaptive my question is do I replace with oem ones or save th cash and go for aftermarket replacements like Monroe or kyb also is it a case of change the pair or just the damaged one as they sell them singular

I would just replace the damaged one with a used one that's in good condition.
Shouldn't cost that much and there are plenty around.

[rackjuediger]

If you plan on lowering the car I would just go ahead and send it on a set of coil overs. I just finished installing my solowerks.

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Originally Posted by kingmonkey8

I would just replace the damaged one with a used one that's in good condition.
Shouldn't cost that much and there are plenty around.

Not recommended to replace single shocks. Can be done if you want I suppose...

No reason to though when you can get top of the line aftermarket rears for dirt cheap!

[sspade]

Originally Posted by rackjuediger

If you plan on lowering the car I would just go ahead and send it on a set of coil overs. I just finished installing my solowerks.

Agreed.

Just installed Bilstein B8 with AC Schnitzer spring kit and car rides like gold.

With new front mounts and all hardware $1275 in parts. Free install.

If looking for a cheap replacement... just a set of quality rear shocks will make a BIG difference, I promise!

You wont want B8 though unless lowering. B6 is the best you can buy for standard ride height.

[MacklinUSOB]

Originally Posted by sspade

Agreed.
If looking for a cheap replacement... just a set of quality rear shocks will make a BIG difference, I promise!

Before installing KW V2's I was in a similar situation where my rear 704 shocks were shot. They've got really poor life so I would not recommend buying ANY used OE dampers especially since new ones are so cheap. Replaced both rears with Bilstein B6 and traction was greatly improved and the "floatiness" was also reduced quite a bit. DIY is really easy.

Do not replace only one shock at a time, you want front to back weight transfer to not favor one side over another, especially with an open differential.

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Originally Posted by MacklinUSOB

Before installing KW V2's I was in a similar situation where my rear 704 shocks were shot. They've got really poor life so I would not recommend buying ANY used OE dampers especially since new ones are so cheap. Replaced both rears with Bilstein B6 and traction was greatly improved and the "floatiness" was also reduced quite a bit. DIY is really easy.

Do not replace only one shock at a time, you want front to back weight transfer to not favor one side over another, especially with an open differential.

Thanks for reaffirming my sentiments for OP. A lot of good advice here to get him sorted out.