Replacing self leveling shocks

borderer · 02-04-2013, 06:17 PM

I am new to this forum and am looking for some advice. I own a 2008 Santa Fe - the 7 seater 2.2 (UK) model which has self leveling suspension. The two rear shocks need replacing. Hyundai have quoted me nearly £1600 to supply and fit these! I am looking for a more reasonable alternative and am thinking of replacing with standard shocks as found on the five seater. Can anybody see any major problems with this? Would I need to replace the springs too? Any help appreciated.

Ruperts Trooper · 02-05-2013, 02:51 AM

£1600 is a "good" price as they can be up to £1000 each + fitting elsewhere!

A 2008 Santa Fe in the UK should still be under it's 5-year warranty so why can't you get it done that way.

Theoretically, it's a straight swap as long as you do them in pairs but I've not heard of anyone who's actually done that - partly because the self-levellers aren't fitted as OE in many countries because they don't get the 7-seat option.

There's also a UK Owners Forum at HOCGB Forum which you're more than welcome to join as well.

borderer · 02-05-2013, 05:21 AM

Thanks Rupert for your response.

Suspension parts are only covered under warranty up to 60000 miles.

"Good" price or not it is still more than I want to spend.

02-04-2013, 06:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
borderer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Scotland Drives Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2Crtd+ Posts: 2	Replacing self leveling shocks I am new to this forum and am looking for some advice. I own a 2008 Santa Fe - the 7 seater 2.2 (UK) model which has self leveling suspension. The two rear shocks need replacing. Hyundai have quoted me nearly £1600 to supply and fit these! I am looking for a more reasonable alternative and am thinking of replacing with standard shocks as found on the five seater. Can anybody see any major problems with this? Would I need to replace the springs too? Any help appreciated.

02-05-2013, 02:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ruperts Trooper Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: England Posts: 1,600	£1600 is a "good" price as they can be up to £1000 each + fitting elsewhere! A 2008 Santa Fe in the UK should still be under it's 5-year warranty so why can't you get it done that way. Theoretically, it's a straight swap as long as you do them in pairs but I've not heard of anyone who's actually done that - partly because the self-levellers aren't fitted as OE in many countries because they don't get the 7-seat option. There's also a UK Owners Forum at HOCGB Forum which you're more than welcome to join as well. __________________ RT 2011 Santa Fe 2.2CRDi Premium 7-seat automatic (often being tailgated by a 3307 lb travel trailer)

02-05-2013, 05:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
borderer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Scotland Drives Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2Crtd+ Posts: 2	Thanks Rupert for your response. Suspension parts are only covered under warranty up to 60000 miles. "Good" price or not it is still more than I want to spend.

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