I see some people saying shocks need to be replaced at 200,000 some at 300,000.
How do you know when to replace them, I have no leaks & shop tells me they are still ok at 735,000 miles on them?
Do I need new shocks on the truck, will it ride better?
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I doubt if they're any good. Remove one end and see if it'll cycle easily. You shouldn't be able move it easily.
If you replace them, don't just go by the size of the bushings. Go to a truck shop and get the proper dampening. Pickup shock will actually fit, but don't work very well
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Since shocks are a hydraulic mechanism, they build heat when operating. A simple way to determine their condition is to grab them with your hand after coming off the road. If they are warm then they are working.
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Considering also adding front air bags to truck also, maybe it will ride better... -
Also if you see any oil on the body of the shock up under the steam shield the oil seal is failing and the shock is all but done.
OEM shocks are good for about 100000 miles, after market shocks are good to about 150000 miles or so.
There is an after market shock maker that makes rebuildable shocks for class 8 trucks. I cant find the link for them at the moment but I bet there pricey.Scania man and SLCTrucker Thank this. -
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