Apr-03-2015 08:58 AM
Apr-04-2015 02:58 PM
When shock absorbers go bad, the bushings start to show wear because they begin to take a beating. So if there are no leaks and the bushings look full and round, your shocks are still fine. And, unlike the 60s and 70s, today's shocks will last longer than 45,000 miles.
Apr-04-2015 12:52 PM
Apr-04-2015 12:19 PM
TheLostDutchman wrote:
I've owned my 2003 Hitchhiker since it was new -
bought it in Oct 2002. While getting my rig ready for a long road trip, it dawned on me... my shocks are the factory originals, now 12 years old.
Bill
Apr-04-2015 10:53 AM
Raymon wrote:
I know how to test shocks. If the shocks are worn out and there is no visible markings on the shocks and I want to replace with the type of shock that originally came on the trailer, how do I determine if the originals were oil or gas?RAy
Apr-04-2015 09:13 AM
Bamaman1 wrote:
I had 115K miles on my F250, and never had a wheel alignment. I had long ago put Bilstein shocks on my truck--supposedly the top of the line shocks.
When I noticed my tires wearing at 40K miles, my tire dealer did an alignment. He said my shocks were long since worn out and that I had a bad tie rod end.
I went to Rock Auto and picked up 4 Monroe heavy duty shocks--and they feel as good as my Bilsteins ever did--at 1/4th the price.
It's most important to maintain any tow truck's suspension and brakes to a 100% level. Now I get a wheel alignment yearly--if just to get a professional to checkout my suspension and brakes.
Apr-04-2015 05:33 AM
Apr-03-2015 05:19 PM
Raymon wrote:NC Hauler wrote:Raymon wrote:
How do you know if the OEM shocks are oil-filled or gas-filled? I am just curious. I don't think there is any way to visually detect f gas shocks leak.
I would say if you can't actuate the shock or if it moves too easily, then it is no good, be it gas filled or oil filled....
I know how to test shocks. If the shocks are worn out and there is no visible markings on the shocks and I want to replace with the type of shock that originally came on the trailer, how do I determine if the originals were oil or gas?
RAy
Apr-03-2015 02:28 PM
Apr-03-2015 02:11 PM
NC Hauler wrote:Raymon wrote:
How do you know if the OEM shocks are oil-filled or gas-filled? I am just curious. I don't think there is any way to visually detect f gas shocks leak.
I would say if you can't actuate the shock or if it moves too easily, then it is no good, be it gas filled or oil filled....
Apr-03-2015 01:44 PM
Raymon wrote:
How do you know if the OEM shocks are oil-filled or gas-filled? I am just curious. I don't think there is any way to visually detect f gas shocks leak.
Apr-03-2015 01:36 PM
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