What happens when rear shock absorbers go bad?
This condition can also cause your vehicle’s braking distance to increase, which is an obvious safety concern. Conversely, worn rear shocks will cause the back of the vehicle to drop excessively on acceleration. Steering precision and overall stability will be affected also.
How can I tell if my shocks are bad?
A classic way to test for badly worn shocks is to push down on each corner of a parked vehicle. Shocks that are okay will cause the vehicle to bounce back up initially, then stop shortly thereafter. With worn shocks, the vehicle will continue bouncing for a bit.
What makes the life of a shock absorber shorten?
It naturally follows that the biggest factor that determines shock life is where and how you drive. Spending significant time on poorly maintained or unpaved roads will shorten the lifespan of shocks considerably. Another factor can sometimes be the quality of your original equipment (OE) shock.
What does it mean when your shock absorber is leaking?
Some moisture (described as “misting”) at the top of the shock is not cause for alarm, but a heavier film of wet oil on the outside of the housing is. Dirt and grease will stick to the fluid, making leakage easy to spot. Dents in the shock housing may indicate trouble. Dents in the shock housing are another sign that all is not well.
What are the shocks and struts on a GMC Sierra?
Shock, Nitro Drop 2, Twin Tube, Front, Chevy, GMC, RWD, Each Part Number: BEL-8000 More Detail… Shock/Strut, Lift and Lowering, Adjustable, Twin-tube, Front, Chevy, GMC, Each Part Number: BEL-25004 More Detail… Shock, Nitro Drop 2, Twin Tube, Rear, Chevy, GMC, Pickup, RWD, 4-8 in. Drop, Each Part Number: BEL-8510 More Detail…
When do you know when to replace your shocks?
Having the shocks and suspension parts inspected at 40,000 or 50,000 miles, then annually after that, is a better idea. A thorough inspection should uncover what parts, if any, actually need replacement. The springs in your vehicle’s suspension do most of the shock damping.
This condition can also cause your vehicle’s braking distance to increase, which is an obvious safety concern. Conversely, worn rear shocks will cause the back of the vehicle to drop excessively on acceleration. Steering precision and overall stability will be affected also.
What was the year of my GMC Truck?
General and technical discussion for 1988 through 1999 Chevrolet and GMC pickup trucks. Parts wanted and for sale encouraged. 3rd Brake light on a 1997 GMC truck??? Why is my brake pedal mushy?