when is it time to install a new "5th" shock????

[PUR PONY]

When do i know its time to install a new "5th" shock... the sideways kicker shock mounted sideways??? and can i only get that from ford??

 

[jimbo74]

pep boys should stock it..... also, i'd replace it at the recommended ford interval or when you notice excessive wheel hop

 

[Ray Lobato]

The fifth shock is not a shock, but a dampener. It's purpose was to get rid of vibration, however that really wasn't the fix. You don't really need that dampener, and if fact if you go 4wheeling, it will severly limit your articulation on the rear end. you can get rid of it with no adverse affect. Don't know about that? Take it off and try it. if you don't like it, then put it back on.
Jim, it won't stop wheel hop.

 

[jimbo74]

i meant wheel hop as in vibration j/k ... i thought it was an axle hop limiter like a tracbar... thanks for informing me ray