$150 for 50k mile struts?

[jdm_sixtwo]

As the title says, someone on marketplace is asking $150 for two gen 1 struts. Rebuilt 50k miles ago by tsw and I see Schrader valves for nitrogen too. He says they aren’t blown out and hold nitrogen just fine. How do I check that they’re not blown?

 

[MurderedOutSVT]

They are due another rebuild, but worth it for the rebuild trade in

 

[Bozz]

At 50K.....they NEED to be rebuilt. Whether they've only been to Starbuck's or seriously off-roading. Or even lightly off-roading.

 

[jdm_sixtwo]

Well, my current shocks have 150k so it certainly can’t be that bad lol

 

[Bozz]

Well, my current shocks have 150k so it certainly can’t be that bad lol

Have your current ones redone, and the difference will blow your mind.

 

[jdm_sixtwo]

Would it make more sense to just find some low mile gen2 shocks since those supposedly last like 100k between rebuilds? Also, how would one recharge the nitrogen in these shocks after rebuilding myself?

 

[GCATX]

Gen 2 shocks are too long for Gen 1's. Bought a used Gen 1 with new Gen 2 shocks on it. The ride was horrid and stiff.

 

[jdm_sixtwo]

Ok I’ll stick with gen1 shocks on top perch. I’ve weighed the pros and cons and I think that with the heavy front bumper I’ll be fine on top perch.