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Old May 21, 2014 | 10:21 PM
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Hey guys this is my first post before I hopefully make a build thread soon! my car is basically new it's got 7000 miles on it and I was wondering how long my stock struts are going to last before they blow out with the lowering spring?
Old May 22, 2014 | 08:36 PM
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Well, I have eibach sport lines, I put them on at about 12k miles. Its been two years and i just hit 50k and theyre still running strong.
Old May 23, 2014 | 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by xtypezer0
Well, I have eibach sport lines, I put them on at about 12k miles. Its been two years and i just hit 50k and theyre still running strong.

that sounds good man! hopefully the S techs are about the same! thank you!


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Old May 23, 2014 | 10:58 PM
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I'm on trd's and my rear struts are starting to leak fluids in very very small amounts at 50k. Occasional driving on pretty rough roads around Los Angeles. Could be normal wear because I remember seeing somewhere that struts should be changed around 50k miles.
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Struts leaking at 50k miles? Wot?
Old Jun 26, 2014 | 02:20 AM
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My rear right one is leaking, I am at 43k.
Old Jun 26, 2014 | 03:38 AM
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I can see that. S-Techs are pretty damn aggressive for OEM struts. I wonder if I'll make it to 60-80k with my Megan springs...
Old Jun 26, 2014 | 01:24 PM
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It is only one leaking, so my guess is that it just has a defect but of course it is after warranty is up.
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