Indications of Worn Shocks

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Author Message   Tom Snurka (Toms) New Member Username: Toms Post Number: 1 Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 06:34 pm:    The old Disco is approaching 9 years of age and the Bilsteins are probably 50-55,000 miles old. How do I tell if those bad boys need replacing?   Chris Browne (Chris_browne) New Member Username: Chris_browne Post Number: 38 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 06:38 pm:    My shocks are that age too, and I think they are fine. But if you still have the original bushings on with over 90k-100k consider starting to replace them. Big difference when you do!   Peter Matusov (Pmatusov) Senior Member Username: Pmatusov Post Number: 615 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 07:51 pm:    Tom, they are definitely worn out. Send them to me.   Jess Brandt (Disco285) Member Username: Disco285 Post Number: 110 Registered: 09-2002 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 09:03 pm:    i have 98,886 miles......totally stock, starting to look like a 4 runner...lower in the rear....LOL   Blake Monchilovich (Azblake) New Member Username: Azblake Post Number: 31 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 10:05 pm:    listing, leaks, diving, bouncing   Eric Pena (Evalp) Senior Member Username: Evalp Post Number: 452 Registered: 06-2002 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 11:01 pm:    Leaking or a really shity ride. I got 35k out of my stock shocks and they where door stops.   Jason T. Barker (Speedminded) Member Username: Speedminded Post Number: 179 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 11:02 pm:    After going over a bump (speed bump) does the vehicle bounce like a little kid on a trampoline or a fat lady on a diving board? Does it continue to bounce after going over the bump? When you push down on the front or jump on the rear bumper how does it rebound...? Does it come back up slowly or does it spring and bounce?   Perrone Ford (Perroneford) Member Username: Perroneford Post Number: 72 Registered: 02-2003 Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2003 - 11:21 pm:    Bils can last a VERY long time. My second RR has had a set for almost 100k and they are perfect. The set on my BMW has seen about 230k and have been fine until just recently. -P   Tom Snurka (Toms) New Member Username: Toms Post Number: 2 Registered: 04-2003 Posted on Thursday, April 03, 2003 - 10:04 am:    Great reminder about the bushes but, I changed mine out with poly's about 45K ago. Sounds as if everything is okay, it doesn't bounce like a fat lady on a diving board or continue to bounce after being depressed. They're rusty but not leaking. I think I found out where the real problem is. I took delivery of a Mini Cooper S day before yesterday and every other vehicle I drive feels like it needs suspension work. Duh!