[54warrior]

The point is the shock will destroy itself in a matter of a very short time! The entrance to my gym has 4 large speed bumps, I get my clunk at 5mph. I get passed on the speed bumps. The shock will start to leak at the seals. "just a matter of time". I have 3,914 miles on my 08 SE CC. Lemon Laws vary from state to state. Mine states that if it effects the safety of my truck/car (a blown shock will increase my stopping distance) or if it effects the resale value it can be Lemon Lawed. Would you buy a slightly used Nissan Titan with 4,000 miles and 2 sets of leaky shocks that will you get you sea sick on highway voyage?:computern

They won't start leaking. They'll just ride worth crap, like they already are.

and yes, I'd buy a slightly used nissan with crappo shocks.

your best bet is to suck it up, spend $240 and get a set of Bilstein Replacement shocks from PRG Products.

 

[08SE]

I know, money just a little tight and truck payment coming up. Thanx for all your info warrior!

 

[Mrhavasu]

My 08 does it to.

 

[BK19702]

The point is the shock will destroy itself in a matter of a very short time! The entrance to my gym has 4 large speed bumps, I get my clunk at 5mph. I get passed on the speed bumps. The shock will start to leak at the seals. "just a matter of time". I have 3,914 miles on my 08 SE CC. Lemon Laws vary from state to state. Mine states that if it effects the safety of my truck/car (a blown shock will increase my stopping distance) or if it effects the resale value it can be Lemon Lawed. Would you buy a slightly used Nissan Titan with 4,000 miles and 2 sets of leaky shocks that will you get you sea sick on highway voyage?:computern

Yes, I would buy a slightly used Titan with leaky shocks since I would replace the shocks anyway. You may be able to push for replacement shocks from the dealer. You are under 12,000 miles so if you kick and scream enough they should replace them since they have worn so fast. This is not the answer to the problem, but may buy you some time until you get some funds to replace the OEM shock with an upgraded product.

 

[dc_909]

haven't noticed it on my 08, then again, mine is lowered with the McGaughy's 2/3 kit, so I am not going over speed bumps at any great speeds

I am in the mix to replace the rears though

 

[54warrior]

This guy says it best...

http://www.titantalk.com/forums/1213232-post3.html

 

[hkusp45]

Arent the fronts coilovers or some sort of strut?

 

[54warrior]

Arent the fronts coilovers or some sort of strut?

They are coilovers.

 

[AnonymousGuy]

The point is the shock will destroy itself in a matter of a very short time! The entrance to my gym has 4 large speed bumps, I get my clunk at 5mph. I get passed on the speed bumps. The shock will start to leak at the seals.

No it won't

 

[AnonymousGuy]

You'll hear a loud bang or clunk when going over a speed bump or something similar. First, the suspension will compress when you initially hit the bump. Next, as you go across the bump and the suspension begins to rebound, combined with the truck now being 'across' the bump, the suspension is forced downward to it's limits, which just so happens to be limited by the shock itself. The shock 'tops' out and prevents the suspension from drooping any further.

You were good up to here.

The clucking sound is the shock topping out/destroying itself.

This is where you are right and wrong. The noise is the shock topping, but it is not destroying itself. It is supposed to top out.

all shocks (even air shocks) use oil for damping, so they are all hydraulic. As for the stock shocks, instead of nitrogen or a spring to keep the oil in its place, they use a piece of cellular foam to act as a spring. as the foam breaks down (ususally in weeks) the shock will loose performance.

The stock shocks use oil for damping, and that's all that's correct with this statement. The rest is wrong, as it relates to Titan dampers.

 

[Riverratt]

No it won't

This guy has never been wrong before!

 

[Brad_Titan]

I've been reading people's post about the shocks and see that some people complain that it is happening on the 08's but has anyone had this problem with the 08.5's? I got an 08.5 SE CC and havent experienced this problem yet, of course I only have 250 miles on it as well.

 

[TLBTitan]

How can you tell if it is an 08' or 08.5'?

 

[AZPRO4X]

it will say on the door or the title

 

[ChargersFan]

This happens on my '08.5, I have less than 2K miles. Is this not covered on my warranty?

 

[carnivalcarl]

I have a 08.5 CC Pro-Max and they are clunking also. I also have the high pitched squeak from the rear shock boot. Buying the real rubber boots for the rear is a great solution it just sucks that I have to do it on a truck with 500 miles on it.

 

[carnivalcarl]

I fixed it! I no longer have that annoying high pitched squeaking with the window down. I cut the botton two rings off of the red Rancho Shock Boot. It dosent rub anymore. and I packed the two hinge points on the tailgate with heavy grease. They were dry. Now its quiet like it should be. Before winter I'm going to purchase the real rubber shock boots from NAPA and install them. Now the only noise in my truck is my 4 and 6 year old!!!

 

[900King]

They won't start leaking. They'll just ride worth crap, like they already are.

and yes, I'd buy a slightly used nissan with crappo shocks.

your best bet is to suck it up, spend $240 and get a set of Bilstein Replacement shocks from PRG Products.

I am not sure if mine is topping out, but I drive a lot and it bounces too much in the rear. I have had tires road forced, but it just seems to be too bouncy and I am exhausted when I come back from a long trip. Will the Bilsteins absorb what I am feeling? I don't mind buying shocks, but I am like the other guy said, I did not buy a new truck to spend money on.

 

[900King]

I've been reading people's post about the shocks and see that some people complain that it is happening on the 08's but has anyone had this problem with the 08.5's? I got an 08.5 SE CC and havent experienced this problem yet, of course I only have 250 miles on it as well.

Go Dale Jr!

 

[fivepointnine]

do the bilstein 5100's actually allow any more droop travel or are they just much better damped at the topping out portion of travel?