No problem. I should have included it a long time ago. In fact, I should have made this thread a sticky here a long time ago.bootymac wrote:Thanks! That should make life easier for future users.
Better late than never.
Rear Shock failure issue and TSB & Warranty Repair
Better late than never.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
I've also just realized that the TSB only applies within the warranty period. Seeing how little I drive my Kizashi, my warranty will likely expire by the time my shocks actually fail. I figure I should do something sooner rather than getting potentially screwed in the future.
I went through the TSB and the process is pretty straightforward if you have the tools and experience.
As for the bump stops, it appears that the revisions simply have channels cut across the top and down the side; the inner area look the same. Makes sense seeing how the idea is to allow water to drain out of the assembly.
So this shouldn't be too difficult to DIY. I'll document the process when I get around to doing it.
I went through the TSB and the process is pretty straightforward if you have the tools and experience.
As for the bump stops, it appears that the revisions simply have channels cut across the top and down the side; the inner area look the same. Makes sense seeing how the idea is to allow water to drain out of the assembly.
So this shouldn't be too difficult to DIY. I'll document the process when I get around to doing it.
The inner diameter was made smaller according to the TSB.bootymac wrote:I've also just realized that the TSB only applies within the warranty period. Seeing how little I drive my Kizashi, my warranty will likely expire by the time my shocks actually fail. I figure I should do something sooner rather than getting potentially screwed in the future.
I went through the TSB and the process is pretty straightforward if you have the tools and experience.
As for the bump stops, it appears that the revisions simply have channels cut across the top and down the side; the inner area look the same. Makes sense seeing how the idea is to allow water to drain out of the assembly.
So this shouldn't be too difficult to DIY. I'll document the process when I get around to doing it.
If I were you, I'd order these bump stoppers from Suzuki and have them handy. If and when the rear shocks go out, install the replacement shocks and use these countermeasure bump stoppers.
Given I already have them from a warranty repair, I don't feel the need to have them handy.
While the Kizashi's future is shaky, the fact that they've become fleet vehicles for the Japanese police is assurance that parts will have to be produced and available... if not thousands of miles away.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
Well, shit. I was going by the diagram and missed the text above it.
I had assumed that both versions sealed against the piston but after taking a closer look at Samir's photos ( http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 895#p27895), it looks like the stock bump stops don't form a seal. This makes the DIY modification less ideal...
Did your dealer have the revised parts in stock? Looks like I'll be making some calls later
I had assumed that both versions sealed against the piston but after taking a closer look at Samir's photos ( http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 895#p27895), it looks like the stock bump stops don't form a seal. This makes the DIY modification less ideal...
Did your dealer have the revised parts in stock? Looks like I'll be making some calls later
Nope. However, it only took them one day to get the parts in, including the countermeasure bump stoppers. It seems like these parts are available and all the dealers have to do is order them.bootymac wrote:Well, shit. I was going by the diagram and missed the text above it.
I had assumed that both versions sealed against the piston but after taking a closer look at Samir's photos ( http://www.kizashiclub.com/forum/viewto ... 895#p27895), it looks like the stock bump stops don't form a seal. This makes the DIY modification less ideal...
Did your dealer have the revised parts in stock? Looks like I'll be making some calls later
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
Aren't the shocks themselves cheaper on rockauto.com?bootymac wrote:Heard back from my dealer. $53 each and 3-4 days to arrive
Not sure why a piece of plastic costs $53 each. Oh wait, I do. It's because of a stealership.
2025 Mazda CX-50 Preferred Hybrid
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
2011 Suzuki Kizashi Sport GTS 6MT (Sold)
I just ordered two of them for $70 delivered from suzukicarparts.com
Haven't received them yet, so maybe you might want to wait for a more complete story.
Haven't received them yet, so maybe you might want to wait for a more complete story.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms
Should be a convenience store, not a government agency
Should be a convenience store, not a government agency
Oddly enough, I placed the exact same order last night, from the same site. $30 each plus a total of $10 shipping. I decided to pass on the nut and bolt that Suzuki say to replace in the TSB, since that would have added $15 a side. Brushing them clean and adding a touch of blue thread locker for re-assembly should be fine (YMMV).Woodie wrote:I just ordered two of them for $70 delivered from suzukicarparts.com
Haven't received them yet, so maybe you might want to wait for a more complete story.
I had an email this morning stating that it was a special order part, and may take a day or two to ship. I'll update when I hear more.