How long do shock absorbers last? A quality pair of shock absorbers should last for around five years, but a shock absorber’s life expectancy depends on a few things: your driving style, how many miles you cover and the sorts of roads you use (motorway miles are the least demanding, while urban roads riddled with craters, potholes and speed bumps will eventually lead to premature wear and possible failure of the shocks). Shocks also wear faster if the vehicle is frequently used to carry heavy loads or a full complement of passengers. How to check shock absorbers? There is a simple test that can be carried out to determine if your front and rear shock absorbers are up to scratch: with the vehicle parked on a hard, level surface, push down hard in turn on each wing, taking care to spread your weight and avoid damaging a body panel. A functional shock absorber will quickly compress and rebound – but a shock that’s worn or failed may bounce several times before it settles. A guide to changing a shock. Loosen the rear wheel bolts. Put the car in gear, chock the front wheels, jack up the car’s rear and support it on axle stands. Remove the shock absorber top mounting nut/bolt(s). Loosen and remove the mounting bolt(s) at the bottom of the shock absorber. Remove the shock absorber from the wheel arch. Note: You may be required to compress and remove the coil spring. Shock & Spring Assembly. 172764,172763, Full strut assembly, Driver Side Passenger side. 2 Piece Set Complete Strut Assembly New Ready to Install. Shock Aborber, Boot, Bumper Kit, Spring Seat, Coil Spring, Isolator. Complete Struts Assembly with Coil Spring. Single Dimension(CM) 78.0046.0025.00. OE Spec or Performance. We are committed to making the best autoparts products and providing you with better services. 30-day free return provided. We are always online to answer. Control Arms Ball Joints. Shocks, Struts & Assemblies. Front or Rear Wheel Hub & Bearing Assembly For Chevrolet Impala Cadillac XTS CTS. 2pc Front Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly For Nissan TITAN Armada INFINITI QX56 04-07. 8x Front Upper Control Arms Ball Joints Tie Rods Kit For Ford Ranger Mazda B3000. 2pc Rear Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly For Toyota Corolla Matrix Pontiac Vibe 09-10. 2pcs Front Wheel Hub Bearing Assembly For Nissan Altima S Sedan 4-Door. Front Lower Control Arm Ball Joints Sway Bar For FORD FUSION 2013-17 All Models. Front Tie Rod Ends Sway Bars For Honda Odyssey Touring Mini Passenger Van 4-Door.
