Changing Shocks/Suspension

Aug 25, 2003 1 Replies

It's been a while since I have had a chance to check out this newsgroup I thought I would throw in a question as I am thinking of doing some suspension changes to my rig. I have a 1996 Explorer XL. It only has about



75000 km on it and I am thinking of changing the shocks out. My friend said that he would do that every year with his car. I have not done it yet for my Explorer. What is the general time line for replacing shocks? It is probably a relatively cheap thing to do. Would it improve the ride quality as I feel that my rig doesn't ride like it used to. It used to corner quite well and handle bumps but now it seems skittish.

Shocks are kind of a funny duck.... they start wearing out the first time we go over a bump and it doesn't ever stop..... There are way to many variables to give a finite number. The shocks wear out so slowly and so progressively that the "pants-o-meter" isn't a good indicator. Like you, most of us generally just wake up one morning and realize that the old buggy just don't ride like it used to.

For some, once a year might be overkill and for others, once a year might not be enough. Best bet.... play it by ear and watch for the sales....

-- Jim Warman snipped-for-privacy@telusplanet.net

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