I was installing my Swift springs when I noticed oil puking out of my r/f shock. There were no leaks on the l/f and the shocks were pressurized. The r/f had no pressure. My Fit has only 5000 miles. Anyone else have blown shocks on such a low mileage stock Fit?

 

I'll go to the Honda dealership and tell them my story. They will mostly likely not honor any warranty replacement shock as I went ahead and installed the Swift springs. I'll post pics tomorrow when it is daylight. The ride is fantastic with much less body roll and improved cornering. The stiffer spring rate is perfect. Firm and comfortable with no harshness.

 

one of the female members here had the same problem but with all stock suspension, and it was one of the rear ones... not sure where the thread is, so i don't think this happens often. unless all of ours leaked and we never realize it.

 

Thanks. Good to know its just an isolated problem. I'll post what the dealer tells me tomorrow with the lowered pics.

 

yeah swift springs look to be the best choice! i can't wait to see it. And if they don't replace it, what shocks were you planning on getting? would you use the stock setup? or did you have an aftermarket pair in mind?

 

Just started to look so I don't know. I'm fine with the stock damping as long as they won't blow again. Looks like I can get stock replacements for about $130. Be nice if KYB, Bilstein, or Koni made a replacement strut.

 

Mine did the same thing, but was on the LR.

I did get mine warrantied though, because I waited, got the shock warrantied then installed my swifts.

 

My 2011 front passenger side shock went bad at 10k. I could tell by a clunking sound. Dealer replaced the whole strut assembly.

 

KYB does make replacement shocks, but they are OEM spec. But they are cheaper then OEM.

KYB

 

the dealer replace mines no problem i even blew one up running over a object and they replace that too

 

I hope mine does the same. I stopped by the dealership this morning and the service manager said he had to talk to the head service manager, who was very helpful. Stock or modded suspension?

 

Thanks for the link but it specifies for a 2007-2008 Fit. Are the struts the same?

 

Lowered Fit 1 1/2" front and 1" rear. Why the Coca-Cola bottle opener? Because I had one laying around the shop.

 

i was stock

omg love the rear H got pic of the front im ur twin lol

 

They may be less than dealer list, but still expensive. I paid similar prices for Boge OE originals for a BMW 3 series.

 

I hope the dealer takes care of you without a hassle .I also have Swifts and Progress rsb on my 2012 Sport with stock dampers.

I just turned 18K on the clock today with no issues with the stock shocks
but I swear I check them everytime I hit pot holes and these big metal plates.

The roads here in Socal have got to be the worst in the country and I angle and try to avoid the bad roads but it is impossible

some dealers are more mod friendly then others and I hope you have one that will not bring up the Swifts.I know all about the Moss act but it would not be hard for them to say that aftermarket springs caused the failure of the stock shock.

 

you guys are making me wanna replace my stock dampening system... i have sorta of a rough ride right now... it feels like my car is lowered but iam at stock!!! is there a way to tell if your shocks are all blown or have leaked all out?

 

With the rear shock just look for any signs of oil leakage. With the fronts, an easy preliminary check is to use a flashlight and see if there is any oil seepage near the spring base coming from within the shock boot. Clunking noises are a clue that you have a blown shock.

 

I wished Koni made some replacement struts for the Fit. I loved the Koni yellows ive used before on my previous car.

 

Its rare but we have seen a shock leak around the piston rod in only a few miles. The cause was probably the same as ours, either bad seal or a jolt offcenter that damaged the seal. You said you couldn't find a leak so where was it leaking?
Honda should replace the shock under unless you have lowered to the level that the suspension has no room to function without ramming the bottom of the shock. Then its your fault. So if the ride height isn't lowered more than an inch and a half and your bushing stops are OK you have a good case.