[HudsonValleyTitan]

I'm wondering how long these shocks should last. I like them and have had no problems but am just wondering when I should expect to have them replaced.

 

[chunko]

well hard use can can kill a shock at any moment...

but they seem to be fairly short lived. I think I heard some guys talking about them being shot after 2 years or about 30K miles...course you've already passed that.

Of course, shocks tend to last a lot longer when they aren't used much and don't have to deal with salt attacking seals etc.

 

[HudsonValleyTitan]

Just how can you tell they need replacement? Tire wear, ride drops in quality? Thanks for the info. I can't remember keeping a vehicle long enough to worry.

 

[IGotLost]

You can look at the shocks and see if the seals have blown, it will be obvious because of the dirt/oil on them. Another easy test is to bounce on the rear bumper, then jump off and the truck should stop bouncing almost immediately!

Wait till you have a quality set like bilstiens, you will notice I nice improvement!

 

[HudsonValleyTitan]

You can look at the shocks and see if the seals have blown, it will be obvious because of the dirt/oil on them. Another easy test is to bounce on the rear bumper, then jump off and the truck should stop bouncing almost immediately!

Wait till you have a quality set like bilstiens, you will notice I nice improvement!

After over $900 in tires, I'm not to willing to replace the shocks if I don't have too....lol.

 

[chunko]

In my mind, you know they are blown because you think the ride is $hitty.

For some folks...shocks are blown from the factory.

If the ride is getting crappy upgrade the shocks. That's my rule of thumb.

 

[goathead]

After over $900 in tires, I'm not to willing to replace the shocks if I don't have too....lol.

what u said....my TITAN is 3 1/2 years old and has 27xxx miles. i just put new rubber on her and dont want to relplace something else right now unless its needed.

 

[HudsonValleyTitan]

what u said....my TITAN is 3 1/2 years old and has 27xxx miles. i just put new rubber on her and dont want to relplace something else right now unless its needed.

Exactly. I'm no lottery winner.

 

[Arachnid]

If your happy with the ride and they aren't leaking then don't worry about them!

 

[EVO8]

If your shocks are blown, going over small bumps at a higher rate of speed, one will notice excessive bounce. That's when you really know it's really blown.