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12-22-2015, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Chesapeake, Va
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new shocks ???
how do you know when it is time to replace the shocks,
I replaced the front shocks about 6 years ago with just a standard set of gas shocks, and installed a set of Gabriel air shocks on the rear, wondering if it is time to replace the fronts again, when I bought the truck 6 years ago, the old ones I took off did not even move they where seized up
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12-22-2015, 11:38 AM
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motor exploder
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
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Re: new shocks ???
Is the front really 'bouncy'? Meaning does it continue to oscillate after you go over a bump? If so, it's definitely time. If you care to take one off, set on end on the ground and push down on it - it should be pretty hard to push down and should come back up smoothly and fairly quick. If it pushes in really easy and/or stays in after you push it, it's done. Is there any oil around the piston or seal?
I'm sure others will chime in with more/better experience, this is just my redneck shadetree mechanic way of checking.
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