How many miles on your shocks??

[AlphaE]

I looked but couldnt find much. the little i found was greatly varied. This would be helpful for guys buyin used parts. AKA me:D

What brand and how many miles/years? Input on your style of driving and road conditions would be helpful.

[jlevie]

On average roads the OE (or equal) shocks are good for about 60-70K. Rougher roads a bit less and smoother roads a bit more. Bilsteins might last a bit longer, but not much longer. Since the rebound damping of Koni SA's can be increased to compensate for wear they can last a good bit longer if not dialed up higher than the springs require when new. For stock springs a good initial setting is going to be 1/2-1 turn from full soft. Sport springs might like 1-1-1/2 turns from full soft.

[AlphaE]

really no input?? do billies actully last longer? are oem good for only 50k? How mony miles on your konis?

[einstein57]

My dad has 245k miles on his billie sports. Same set since 88 and they feel great.

[JGood]

I've got over 300k on my Bilstein sports (approximately 10 years old), and the car has been through everything: huge potholes, autox, bottoming out, speed bumps, cobblestone, etc... if it's on a public road, these shocks went over it. They still feel great in the car, and last time I had them out of the car they looked/felt like new, they certainly weren't blown or leaking or anything.

However, I'm sure if you put them on a shock dyno, the compression and rebound curves would be a bit off from seal wear.