The other day, noticed some "sweating" going on the passenger front shock absorber, took the car in to the Honda dealership (still have around 9months left of Honda Care contract), and they have concluded it needs to be replaced along with the swaybar link (grease coming out of the top joint). Honda approved the warranty repairs...but for one side only. To the best of my knowledge, shocks are usually replaced in pairs, but Honda won't do it unless it is determined faulty. If I choose to cover the cost myself, I'm looking at 630$ for the driver's side, which is not something I'm excited about.
I guess my questions to you guys is if anyone have replaced one side only in the past, and if there were negative effects observed on steerabilty, tire wear etc.
How hard is the replacement to DIY? Is worth doing it yourself and try to save 300$? (parts are around 200$, plus 140$ alignement). Looking for any feedback or suggestions.
Btw, shocks are on the back order with no ETA.
I guess my questions to you guys is if anyone have replaced one side only in the past, and if there were negative effects observed on steerabilty, tire wear etc.
How hard is the replacement to DIY? Is worth doing it yourself and try to save 300$? (parts are around 200$, plus 140$ alignement). Looking for any feedback or suggestions.
Btw, shocks are on the back order with no ETA.
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