At how many miles should the shocks be replaced? I have an 04 ECSB that has never pulled or really hauled anything heavy. Kinda the point of having a truck isn't it? Oh yeah, I've got about 80K on it.
At how many miles should the shocks be replaced? I have an 04 ECSB that has never pulled or really hauled anything heavy. Kinda the point of having a truck isn't it? Oh yeah, I've got about 80K on it.
Last edited by medic2967; 02-04-2009 at 10:31 AM.
2010 Silverado ECSB LS 4x4. Only mods so far are a K&N drop in filter and a Rough Country 2" front level kit
Everyone is gonna say something different. But a 'common' mileage is around 60K. But you can try things like the bounce test as well to help determine. When purchasing your shocks, remember that there are many applications. Ex) Monroe Reflex for SUV's and trucks which makes them stiff.
2013 CC 5.3
81 C10 LS1 project
What does the bounce test entale?
Bouncing front and rear of vehicle with all your body weight until its really goin and let go, shouldn't go up and down no more than 2 times before it stops
2013 CC 5.3
81 C10 LS1 project
just did it and it only bounced twice. I guess I can go without replacing the shocks for a little longer. My neighbors were probably wondering what the hell I was doing. LOL
Good call Mike. I was gunna suggest the same thing.Originally Posted by tanz45
Prolly not...knowing you.
I am at the same mileage, but my truck is now 9 years old and I have the stockers on there. But I am gunna replace mine soon..
2000 ECSB 6.0L
TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's
I have the stock shocks on both mine. The Blazer came with Bilsteins ($250 each new) that have held up fine for 210K miles. The Denali has air shocks from the factory in the back and they're very expensive. It's rare we ever replace them in the shop for mileage. Usually there's a noise or a leak. The bounce test works good.
WOW, I didn't think shocks lasted that long.
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