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04-17-2006, 04:46 PM

Smooth_J

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Need Shocks?

Whats a good way to tell if you need shocks/struts on a car?

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04-17-2006, 04:47 PM

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RE: Need Shocks?

if you have 50,000 miles or more on the stock shocks, you need new ones.

04-17-2006, 05:18 PM

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RE: Need Shocks?

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if you have 50,000 miles or more on the stock shocks, you need new ones.

I got the car used from a dealer - so I have no idea. Any other way?

04-17-2006, 05:27 PM

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RE: Need Shocks?

search on the shock and strut maufacturer pages (kyb, tokico, monroe), they'll give you a list of things to look for, but I don't think you can actually see anything to determine if anything is wrong.

04-17-2006, 05:44 PM

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RE: Need Shocks?

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Whats a good way to tell if you need shocks/struts on a car?

Thanks!

Pick a corner of the car and bounce on that corner, when you stop bouncing on that corner the car should bounce no more than 1 1/2 times. Any more than that, the shock or strut is worn and needs to be replaced.

Good rule of thumb though is like red said, 50K (I prefer 50-60K)