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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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So, I have a 2017 Limited and think the front shocks are way to stiff/rough.
Weight of the stock oil is 20wt. Planning on changing the fluid to either 15 or 10wt.

Opinions appreciated. Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 8, 2018 | 04:03 PM
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It's not the shocks, it's the low profile tire, unless you change the tire you will need to change the shocks if you don't like the way it rides....I changed the tire.
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He has a Limited, so it's not the tire. From what I've read about the oil thing, they'll say you're treating the symptoms, not the cause. At least, that's what I've read multiple times on this forum. When I do it, I'm going with the Legend AXEO suspension on my '14 Limited.
 
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