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Old 07-01-2007, 07:38 PM   #1
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Hi all,

How do I know if the shocks need replacing? i don't see any fluid leaks on them, and have no idea how old they are? i would assume they are at least 7 years old or older since i have the records for the past 7 years and there are no shocks listed. does it make a big difference in ride to replace them and if so, what kind of shocks do you recommend? koni's seem pretty highly recommended, but i have always been a bilstein fan, but dont know who makes them this big....

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Old 11-05-2007, 01:48 PM   #2
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How do you know they need replacing. You named one obvious sign, leaking oil.

The other way is dirty but effective. Do the usual safety things when jacking up the bus. Disconnect the bottom shock attachment points. Move them up and down by hand. They should move slowly and take a good bit of force to actuate. If you feel any slop in the up and down movement the shock needs to be replaced. If you feel one of them that doesn't require as much force to move, then replace it.

It's hard to tell just from driving one that the shocks are the culprit.
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