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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 07:49 PM
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Shocks....

I got a coworker that's willing to give me 30 Motorcraft shocks that he got from someone 5 years ago, it's unknown how long the previous guy had them. He was going to use some for his 90s econoline but the van has been gone for about 2 years. He wont give me part numbers because he wants ALL of them gone from his storage locker. My question is, do shocks go bad after sitting for a long time? If not would you guys want some? I'd only take these if I knew I could sell them off after I get what I need since I need shocks too.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 07:59 PM
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The shock P#s should be on the shocks.

Most Ford shocks fit many applications. yrs - models - etc.

I was just cross referencing shocks for my Bronco and dozens of similar applications were cross-referenced.

Pick them up and place an ad on Craigslist.

In fact, I bought the wrong shocks for my Bronco, and now I have
to sell them on Craigslist.
 
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Old Jul 3, 2011 | 08:00 PM
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So shocks don't really go bad besides the seals meaning, it would be easy to spot?

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I will get the shocks, but it's going to take some time because the guy will be on a business trip all this coming week. But I will make a note.
 
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If seals would go bad, every shock absorber in the world would be in trouble.

I think road grit and dirt kills shock absorbers.
 
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Good to know. I'll make a post in the classifieds when I get them.
 
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