Posts Tagged: Shocks

How to test struts and shocks

There’s only one way to test struts and shocks and it’s not what you think Shock and strut manufacturers say that shocks and struts should be replaced around 50,000 miles. That’s a pretty conservative estimate based on a worst-case scenario. In reality, the life of your shocks and struts is closer to 80,000 to 120,000 miles but strut life really depends on the types of roads you drive on and their condition. If your roads have deep potholes, cracked pavement or gravel, then you’ll have to replace yours sooner rather … Read More