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Think I need new shocks... dealership or some local joint?
Posted on 4/14/15 at 7:29 pm
Posted on 4/14/15 at 7:29 pm
Have an 09 tundra trd with the OEM bilsteins... have 82k on it and pretty sure I need new shocks.
Should I take it to a dealership or a local place? also should i just replace with the same thing or upgrade to maybe the 5100s or just a better shock? I have a boat and may tow a trailer every now and then.
Should I take it to a dealership or a local place? also should i just replace with the same thing or upgrade to maybe the 5100s or just a better shock? I have a boat and may tow a trailer every now and then.
This post was edited on 4/14/15 at 7:32 pm
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Posted on 4/14/15 at 7:31 pm to HebertFest08
Local place and upgrade shocks
*that was easy*
*that was easy*
Posted on 4/14/15 at 7:40 pm to HebertFest08
It's a pretty easy job. Just unbolt 8 things. You can order from e-schocks or shock warehouse
Posted on 4/14/15 at 7:45 pm to HebertFest08
It's a very simple DIY.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 7:51 pm to HebertFest08
Doesn't seem like those would go bad in that short of time. Those are my favorite shocks and I have ran them offroad very hard and for 10 years or so.
Posted on 4/14/15 at 10:12 pm to HebertFest08
Not trying to tell you what to do, but I have changed several sets of shocks throught the years and honestly, never felt a damn bit of difference in the ride or handling of a vehicle afterwards...
the way to test shocks is to stand on the bumper and bounce the vehicle as hard as you can...when you jump off, the vehicle should only spring back to its normal position and not bounce at all...basically, you want the "bump" to be dampened out immediately...
the way to test shocks is to stand on the bumper and bounce the vehicle as hard as you can...when you jump off, the vehicle should only spring back to its normal position and not bounce at all...basically, you want the "bump" to be dampened out immediately...
Posted on 4/14/15 at 11:31 pm to HebertFest08
Slightly off topic, but I went to get an alignment a few months ago and they said they couldn't do it because one of my shocks was bad. Is this true?
Posted on 4/15/15 at 4:08 am to HebertFest08
Sweet Jesus just get shocks you want have your Husband do the work
Posted on 4/15/15 at 8:49 am to HebertFest08
For future work, shocks or otherwise, take your vehicle to Highland Car Care.
Tell him I sent you. (and he will say wtf is that?) You'll be entertained, get your car fixed, at a fair price.
Tires and tire pressure affect your ride and handling more than anything, imo.
Tell him I sent you. (and he will say wtf is that?) You'll be entertained, get your car fixed, at a fair price.
Tires and tire pressure affect your ride and handling more than anything, imo.
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