shocks
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As a point of reference, I bought my car with 81,000 miles on it and it had one front and one rear shock that were completely shot. Obviously, there are many variables that could enter into it, but in any case they should be replaced before that many miles.
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Originally Posted by yellowlust
the answer is YES.
My rule of thumb for "stock" type shocks has always been 30-50K miles. I'm sure you can go further, but why?
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From: SCMR Rat Pack'r Charter Member..Great Bend KS
If you feel the need to ask, then it's time to replace.
It depends on what you require from your shocks. You don't give us much information for your particular situation. I've heard of some members who still have the original Bilsteins on at 100K miles plus! Bisteins should last for at least 80K miles, but those last several thousand they may be marginal.
In short, too many variables to call it. Change 'em. Shocks are too important and too inexpensive to take the chance.
Larry
It depends on what you require from your shocks. You don't give us much information for your particular situation. I've heard of some members who still have the original Bilsteins on at 100K miles plus! Bisteins should last for at least 80K miles, but those last several thousand they may be marginal.
In short, too many variables to call it. Change 'em. Shocks are too important and too inexpensive to take the chance.
Larry
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From: Tracy CA
Found out mine needed shocks when I started hearing this "tinking" sound from the frt pass side going over bumps. Even slow speed bumps. Did a visual, saw the "innie" part of shock was kinda bent and scraping against the "outie" part.
When I pulled the shock, it came apart in two pieces
! The drivers side would only "compress"... no "rebound"
I was impressed the 'vette drove as well it did with those POS parts.... btw, they weren't stock (white KYB-like product, but made in the US of A! About $14 @ or so from Kragens, I think..), and I replaced at about 100K miles.
When I pulled the shock, it came apart in two pieces
! The drivers side would only "compress"... no "rebound" I was impressed the 'vette drove as well it did with those POS parts.... btw, they weren't stock (white KYB-like product, but made in the US of A! About $14 @ or so from Kragens, I think..), and I replaced at about 100K miles.
Last edited by EPiC Vette; Sep 27, 2004 at 09:52 AM. Reason: addt'l info
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Another good sign is oil on the outside of the shock. Apparently some is ok, I'd say very, very little, but if the shock is pretty covered it's safe to say it's time. The good news is that you'll only spend some $120-$300 for shocks if you do it yourself and it's easy.
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