EasyRhino
Explorer Addict
- Joined
- March 25, 2001
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- City, State
- Kailua, Hawai'i
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '02 Limited 4.6L 4x4
Aside from the obvious (leaking, bent, broken, squeaking, car bouncing unrestrained), when are shocks in need of replacement?
I do not get repeated rebounds when I bounce the fenders, but consider this a test only for completely shot shocks.
Anyone remember the old shot shock versus the good new shock display stands that used to be located at gas stations? In those a new shock which nicely dampened rebound was paired with a good looking but deficient shock that let the spring rebound without restraint.
Anyway, my Ex is at 90K miles, approx. 6 years, and I am wondering when I should start thinking about replacing them. It has not seen rough service that would contribute to early shock failure.
Secondly, how difficult is replacing the shocks on a third gen?
Thanks, guys.
I do not get repeated rebounds when I bounce the fenders, but consider this a test only for completely shot shocks.
Anyone remember the old shot shock versus the good new shock display stands that used to be located at gas stations? In those a new shock which nicely dampened rebound was paired with a good looking but deficient shock that let the spring rebound without restraint.
Anyway, my Ex is at 90K miles, approx. 6 years, and I am wondering when I should start thinking about replacing them. It has not seen rough service that would contribute to early shock failure.
Secondly, how difficult is replacing the shocks on a third gen?
Thanks, guys.