Yes, definitely check labor outside of the dealer. I was quoted $900 labor for a "four hour job" to replace the parking brake pedal on my 2014 Flex. I watched a youtube video and did it myself in about an hour.
I guess they were compressing as much as they need to !
A shock fails either by not dampening enough (oil valve failure), or the oil valve breaks and doesn't let enough oil past so it's 'locked up' or very stiff.
My 21's shocks could be pressed in and out by hand with little effort. (My stock front struts were a little harder to manually compress). Were they shot, or was that by design, I don't know. But I know the Koni's required me to put my weight into it (I'm 250lbs) to compress them an inch. I don't think there is much rebound control on the ~21 - 23 suspension. Based on a design idea of a 5,000 lb car isn't going to let the tire off the ground much if at all just due to the weight. But also from an engineering idea of allowing the tire to snap back to the ground for traction/safety over ride quality. 2 turns in on the Koni's and the rebound control doesn't allow the tire to stay pressed to the ground, rather it can float a tad over expansion joints etc. It creates an echo through the Conti RX's so much that I moved to different tires. Backing the koni's down allows the tire to stay planted but lessens the butt bounce these cars to so known for.
IIRC the brake flush is recommended every 2 years. Check your owner's manual.
Sorry, could you clarify if that is the lowering or raising springs? I believe they have both.
Interesting. I have a '23 that was built in late '22. How can I tell which shocks I have?
If it rides like this you have the original shocks. https://images.app.goo.gl/d3tiZVutJXsHViQM7
I think what he meant to say was those "white lab coat rates secondary to the enormous pressure and malpractice attorney threats".....Just some much needed editing ?
