When is a good time to replace the shocks??

[heel4you]

Hello all,
I have a 2000 FL80 and I don't believe that the shocks have ever been changed out. I can't find anything in my previous owners papers that showed that they had been replaced.
I know how a car feels when shocks are in need of replacing. Just not sure about the truck.
The truck has approx. 500,000 miles on her. So, I am SURE it is past time to do it.
So, my questions is: What shocks are best for this unit?
If I need to give you guys some more information on this before you can give me some suggestions I will do so.
Thanks in advance for any and all replies!!
Laura

 

[davekc]

Laura,

We usually do it once a year unless they are leaking or the rubber bushings are dry rotting.

As for brand, we use Monroe or the factory ones. Just depends on whats available.







Davekc
owner
23 years
PantherII
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[greg334]

I'm with Dave on this, once a year is a good time but also get a full alignment too.

Just purchased rears for the truck, OEM ones and they cost $60 each - not bad but I got to get someone to install all of them now.

 

[MR.SNAPPY]

I will go with what Dave and Greg said. look at the rubber bushings and if you have air ride then I would think that the rear will last a little longer than the front....

 

[RichM]

If it seems to lean a lot on sharp turns that also a good sympton that they need to be replaced

 

[heel4you]

Hey guys,
Thanks for all the info. She goes in tomorrow morning for her PM, alighment and shocks!!!
Hopefully the ride will me alot better!
Laura

 

[Broompilot]

300K+ originals, no lean no worn bushings, no worn rubber. Watching close, felt it was time but no indication to throwing $ away either.

Know it was getting close.....

2000 model need it or not its time either way.

Usually do not disagree with Dave but I do on once a year.