My 2008 Dodge Ram drive ok but what are the tell tell signs of when shocks need to be replaced?
Posted: 10/18/2016 11:43:15 AM EDT
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Bouncy bouncy bouncy
I had an 06 Ram Hemi and needed new shocks at 100k.
Posted: 10/18/2016 11:46:59 AM EDT
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Mine is at 53K. It was purchased a year ago and have no maintenance records.
Posted: 10/18/2016 11:52:57 AM EDT
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I got mine at police auction vandalized with a new spray paint job. A little cleaning and it was awesome.
Sold it
Posted: 10/18/2016 12:48:53 PM EDT
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Excessive bouncing/porpoising, or wetness on the shock indicating a leak.
When you hit a big bump in the road, the vehicle should bounce exactly once and stop, if the shocks are working properly.
Posted: 10/18/2016 7:56:53 PM EDT
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Best technique is to have someone mechanically inclined to follow you driving down a road/highway. Worn shocks are easy to spot when you're not in the vehicle...
Posted: 10/18/2016 8:53:04 PM EDT
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I can usually tell going over bridge expansion joints that are bumpy, you will notice a lot of bouncing after you hit it. You should only bounce once. You can also jump on the bumpers, bounce it up and down, jump off should recoil once then stop..
Posted: 10/18/2016 9:11:29 PM EDT
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I had an 06 Ram Hemi and needed new shocks at 100k.
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100k? On factory Ram shocks?
Posted: 10/18/2016 9:20:13 PM EDT
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I had an 06 Ram Hemi and needed new shocks at 100k.
100k? On factory Ram shocks?
I'm not kidding when i said bouncy bouncy. It was funniest thing I ever saw
Posted: 10/18/2016 9:21:58 PM EDT
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If you're going to keep your truck, looking on Amazon or Rock Auto for decent shocks and replace them.
Mine is at 53K. It was purchased a year ago and have no maintenance records.
