[jett1]

Originally Posted by jarizzo

You should replace the shocks or struts when the car starts bouncing and the shocks have stopped damping the action of the springs. Could happen at 25k miles, could happen at 200k miles. Shocks aren't a scheduled maintenance item. They just need to be replaced whenever they wear out.

There doesn't seem to be any accurate predictor of shock absorber longevity. (not that I've seen anyway) Frequent motoring down bumpy roads, at high speeds, across potholes, or with heavy loads will shorten their lifespan, but how much is anybody's guess. It's hard to measure how much stress the shocks experience, but when the car starts bouncing after bumps, diving when you hit the brakes, jumping up when you accelerate, or when fluid starts leaking out of them, they need to be replaced no matter what the mileage is.

Holly cow this forum is crazy. yes when its worn out replace them I am out of here.