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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 01:22 PM
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worn front shocks

can worn out shock damage the my front end? It will be a few months before i can replace them. I was told ridding on pavment will be ok for now, but to watch my tires for uneven wear. Is this correct and why the tire wear? thanks 87 f150 4.9
 
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 02:12 PM
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Not really going to hurt anything,may cause some "cupping" on tires,but they will do that anyway(radials),that's the reason for rotation.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 05:38 PM
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Does the front end bounce much more than once when you hit a speed bump or a driveway curb at reasonable speed?
I have seen some older Fords, 70's, hit a chuckhole in the road (coming toward me ) and the whole front suspenson start bouncing - that's scary. As long as you don't feel shimmy in front wheels should be OK for a while. Good luck.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2004 | 06:48 PM
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It rides fine except you can feel every little pot hole. There not leaking but i think they must have 80,000 miles on them by now.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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replace them - you will be happy
 
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