Drivers often ask, “What are the reasons to replace your shocks?” Here are the four most common conditions that result in shock and strut replacements
Replacing failed shocks or struts: Shock or strut failures are a driving safety hazard because they limit your ability to safely control your vehicle.
- A failed shock or strut may:
- Leak hydraulic fluid.
- Cause uneven or cupped tire wear.
- Create unsafe driving conditions.
- Make knocking noises or rattles.
Replacing worn shocks or struts that no longer provide proper performance: Worn shocks and struts impair the driver’s ability to control the vehicle. If your vehicle has excessive nose-dive when braking, a harsh ride over bumpy pavement, or a lack of steering control in the rain or on rough surfaces, now is the right time to replace your shocks or struts. Road testing and vehicle inspections by a qualified technician every 12,000 miles can identify worn shocks or struts that are ready to be replaced.
Replacing shocks for an upgrade: Vehicles are usually designed to handle a broad range of needs: passenger ride comfort on one side, load and terrain capabilities on the other. Drivers who often transport heavy loads, tow a trailer, or go off-roading often replace their factory shocks with units that exceed the original equipment's capabilities.
Replacing shocks as part of regular vehicle maintenance: Even on well-paved roads, shocks and struts can move up or down 1,500 to 1,900 times every mile. In 50,000 miles that can exceed 75 million cycles. Over time, shock and strut performance tends to decline gradually. Drivers usually don’t realize how much handling and control is lost, as the components inside the shocks and struts begin to wear out. Replacing shocks or struts after 50,000 miles can help keep the vehicle performing as designed and extend its life expectancy.
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Optional
UPGRADE
If you want more handling and control than your vehicle design is currently capable of: Right now is the right time.
Maintenance
Suggested as Maintenance
If you want to keep your vehicle operating as well as it was designed to: Then KYB and most industry experts suggest replacement shocks and struts after 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
To Restore
Conditions-Based
If your vehicle has excessive ride control conditions such as nose-dive or harshness: Right now is the right time.
Necessity
Repair
If your shocks and struts are damaged, causing tire cupping or leaking to the point of dripping: Then you have failed units and replacements become required at this time.
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