New shocks needed?

[popotla]

I have a 2005 Landrover County Station Wagon (2.5 liter diesel) with 65,000 km on the clock from new. Perhaps one quarter of this distance has been on unmade roads –some quite rough and rocky but some no more than unmade, so sometimes a bit bumpy. I’ve treated the vehicle quite kindly and so far, suspension-wise, have needed to replace one shock absorber bush.

I’m about to leave on an overland trip which might last for a further 50,000 km.

Here’s my question. I’m wondering whether to replace all shock absorbers now rather than have a problem in the proverbial back of beyond somewhere, with a vehicle that will be carrying a full load and potentially on all kinds of roads.

Peace of mind is more important than cost but I don’t want to be extravagant, to throw money away unnecessarily. ** I don’t know hpw long I should expect the shocks to last. Should I replace now or wait?

Please advise.

 

[JSQ]

Do it.

The stock shock absorbers are no longer working properly after about 40K miles. They have a very very short life span, especially if they see significant offroad use. I use a 2005 110 Td5 in Mexico and the suspension is smoked with only 25K miles on the clock.

Of course there will be some cheap bastard who will tell you how they've had the same shocks on their truck for 100K miles. Just because they're still bolted on doesn't mean they're still working as they should.

 

[David Harris]

Do it.

The stock shock absorbers are no longer working properly after about 40K miles. They have a very very short life span, especially if they see significant offroad use. I use a 2005 110 Td5 in Mexico and the suspension is smoked with only 25K miles on the clock.

Of course there will be some cheap bastard who will tell you how they've had the same shocks on their truck for 100K miles. Just because they're still bolted on doesn't mean they're still working as they should.

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