Howdy:
I am the owner of a 2004 Element EX 2WD Auto Tranny.
Question
Has anybody had success with aftermarket shock units while keeping the stock springs/struts?
If so, what product did you go with? Back in the day, I always went with top-of-the-line Monroe products.
Any shock/strut tips for someone new to wrenching on an Element?
Background
It has started riding kinda rough, the last few thousand miles. I suspect the shocks/struts are shot.
It sits level, back & front and the springs look to be in order, so the springs are likely OK.
I do not want to replace the springs or the entire strut assemblies up front. I just want to replace what is labeled the following from the Majestic Honda website:
SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT, R. FR.
SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT, L. FR.
SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT (2 for both L&R)
In other words, I want to replace the hydraulic parts:shocks in rear and "replacement cartridge" in front. I am not looking to mod the suspension from stock in any way but to replace the bits that are worn out.
Thanks for any replies.
I am the owner of a 2004 Element EX 2WD Auto Tranny.
Question
Has anybody had success with aftermarket shock units while keeping the stock springs/struts?
If so, what product did you go with? Back in the day, I always went with top-of-the-line Monroe products.
Any shock/strut tips for someone new to wrenching on an Element?
Background
It has started riding kinda rough, the last few thousand miles. I suspect the shocks/struts are shot.
It sits level, back & front and the springs look to be in order, so the springs are likely OK.
I do not want to replace the springs or the entire strut assemblies up front. I just want to replace what is labeled the following from the Majestic Honda website:
SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT, R. FR.
SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT, L. FR.
SHOCK ABSORBER UNIT (2 for both L&R)
In other words, I want to replace the hydraulic parts:shocks in rear and "replacement cartridge" in front. I am not looking to mod the suspension from stock in any way but to replace the bits that are worn out.
Thanks for any replies.