Shock replacement question?
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Shock replacement question?
I've been hearing a wierd noise coming from the rear supension when I go over a bump. Since my Monroe Gas Magnums are about 10 years old, I figured that they were going or had gone bad.
This weekend I bought 4 Gabriel Gas LT VST shocksto replace what I assumed were worn out shocks. When I lossened the two rear shocks they fully extended and they were hard! I had to use a floor jack to get them back into place. Does this mean that they are still good? I also loosened the front one and they were also hard! I remember replacing old shock on another truck that I ownwed years ago and when I removed the old ones they were not extending and could be pushed in and out with ease! That is not the case with these. Should I replace them or return the the new shocks that I bought?
This weekend I bought 4 Gabriel Gas LT VST shocksto replace what I assumed were worn out shocks. When I lossened the two rear shocks they fully extended and they were hard! I had to use a floor jack to get them back into place. Does this mean that they are still good? I also loosened the front one and they were also hard! I remember replacing old shock on another truck that I ownwed years ago and when I removed the old ones they were not extending and could be pushed in and out with ease! That is not the case with these. Should I replace them or return the the new shocks that I bought?
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i would say if those shocks are 10 years old, replace them. they are long over due. just because they are hard does not mean the still work correctly, thats not how you tell. because they get worn out the way they sit on the truck. if you have new one put them on. those gabrels are a pretty good shock. i have a set on my truck temporaraly untill i get my lift kit and deside on which set of long travel shocks to get. but i like the ride and feeling with these shocks, just not enough travel for me.
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If your shocks extend by themself, it means the gas charge is still good but the piston seals may be worn and shock action can suffer. The gas charge in most street shocks is used to keep the oil under pressure and prevent foaming where the air mixes with the oil and the shocks become soft when used on rough roads. The good news is Monroe Gas Magnums carry a lifetime guarantee so take 'em back to Monroe. I've used them on a 4X4 but I felt the multi-valving made them kind of soft on smooth roads and gave the truck a floating sensation at speed. They would stiffen up when worked hard though.
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Zaphod, I inquired about returning the monroes but without a receipt not even the company itself would honor them. I got 10 years out of them so I'm not complaining about that.
Texan1983, The reason that I considered the shock change was because I was hearing a noise from the rear suspension when going over big bumps and it sounded like the pass. side shock!
I would say that the truck is not bouncy or stiff but a bit springy when gets into a big bump!
So just because the extend under gas press. and feel hard to retreact, they can still be bad?
Texan1983, The reason that I considered the shock change was because I was hearing a noise from the rear suspension when going over big bumps and it sounded like the pass. side shock!
I would say that the truck is not bouncy or stiff but a bit springy when gets into a big bump!
So just because the extend under gas press. and feel hard to retreact, they can still be bad?
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yea they can still be bad, how did the rubber bushings at the ends of the shock look? they are usaully the part that makes the noise. my front shocks made a harsh clunk noise in the front drivers side and so i replaced the rubber bushings, and the noise went awy some. but not all, so finally i just replaced the shocks and it went comletly away. you might want to inspect the rear susp. some more to make sure that nothing else could be causeing it. and then give those new shocks a try, keep the receipt becuase those gabriels have a lifetime warranty too.
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