Shock absorber options?

[Skimmer]

I'm wondering if the Insight's problem of bottoming out the rear suspension on bumps could be solved with aftermarket shock absorbers. Are any available?

Also, what is the typical lifespan of the OEM shocks on the Insight? I have a hard time thinking they would wear out in 60k on such a light car, but mine seem really soft. Maybe they started out that way.

[Yves M.]

They where already soft. The rear does not weigh much. MAybe you where implying the "coil over shock" versions that add a coil over the shock absorber to help control the height

[dberns]

(I tried searching and didn't find any posts that directly addressed the question. This discussion was one of the closest).

I just got the bad news that one of my rear shocks is on its death bed (92,000 miles, lots of it at max weight and on bumpy city roads, so I guess it's finally time).

The dealer wants about $500 to do the shocks (they'd do both). Looking at parts prices, the "list" seems to be $175 each, with Majestic [a] offering them at about $130. So.. the $500 is a bit high, but reasonably in line. Uggh.

I'd guess that any competent indy shop, once theyve got the shocks, could handle the work, which would save me a bundle. (As much as I like the dealership I've got to be a bit thrifty).

Has anyone found a good replacement for the Honda OEM units? Thanks.

[a] http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/aut ... K+ABSORBER

[Insightful Trekker]

Originally Posted by dberns

(I tried searching and didn't find any posts that directly addressed the question. This discussion was one of the closest).

Wow Thanks for the "effort" in trying to find a preexisting on topic thread. But in such cases, when the choice is to revive a 27 month old post only partially on topic vs. a new one, new is probably a better choice.

AFAIK OEM Honda are the only available. And I'd expect a small amount of your extra expense is in the additional hardware that is probably showing quite a bit of salt corrosion and will need replacement. So if you choose an aftermarket shop get them the required bolts too.

Tried googling the shocks

HTH!

[dtlee]

Are the OE units still the only ones available to us? I could not find any aftermarket Monroe, etc on any of my usual online spots (Shock warehouse, Tire rack, Shox)...

[IamIan]

To prevent bottoming out... many times people have put rubber stoppers in.

Also the springs can be replaced:

Custom:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6860&p=60548&hilit=custom+spri ng#p60548

or Daewoo Matiz rear springs:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=5549&p=51649&hilit=custom+spri ng#p51649

A complete replacement was planed by liveforphysics:
viewtopic.php?f=4&t=6645&p=58585&hilit=+shocks#p58 585

The shocks themselves I have not read much about that I recall at the moment.

[AppleTree]

did you ever find any non OEM shocks?

[crxgator]

i have a set of koni struts and shocks for the insight. i havent installed them yet. you can order them from pro parts usa in CA.

[02insight]

Originally Posted by crxgator

i have a set of koni struts and shocks for the insight. i havent installed them yet. you can order them from pro parts usa in CA.

how much were they? and do you have thier website or something

thanks

[crxgator]

i bought them from a member on here. i believe they were $1500 for all four. they are Single adujustable fronts, and double adjustable rears. they are meant for racing.