Shocks

[Jeep or Tacoma]

How many miles and years before you replace them.? Also how safe are wheel spacers after 80,000 on them

 

[Comanche Scott]

On the shocks it will really depend on the type of use. If there are no leaks, give a good bounce on the front and rear bumper. Shouldn't bounce more than about 1-1/2 times before stopping. If it keeps bouncing, it's time to replace the shocks, even if there are no leaks. If there are signs of leakage, it's time to replace.

Wheel adapters aren't really a wear item if they were properly installed, and then re-torqued 50-250 miles after install.

 

[nwoods]

Good quality shocks can be rebuilt too, like Fox and Icons. It's cheaper than replacing them!

 

[paroxysym]

I think my first set of bilstein 4600s I had on my jeep WK I put 70k on and swapped them out when I threw my OME springs on. current set I have 50k on and I just DD my WK. the bilsteins still had some life in them at 70k when I replaced them.

 

[Weeds]

It all depends on your driving habits and weight load. For my JKU every 20,000 to 30,000 miles. My Camry went 100,000 miles. F-250 diesel 40,000 miles. These are shocks in the $110.00 +/- price range. This next time for the JKU I am going to try the Teraflex Falcon shock probably with reservoir.

The last time I changed the OME shocks they lasted 30 months and 2 were leaking. The current Rancho 9000s seem to be getting softer.

I do like a firm ride and will drive quickly on gravel washboard roads. I usually drive pavement corners 10 mph faster than posted.

Your driving habits will have a lot to do with the type of shock and price range.

Good luck on your choice.