If they got more than 60k on them, they're prolly bad, lol
Sounds like you're all good, mine are shot I know that for sure it's way to floaty and uncontrolled and bounce check does not check out.
Oh wow, that's pretty good. Everything I've read says they go bad at 50-100k, but that's general info, they must made these better for this car then. Good to know, thanks.
And might I say that I have had a set of OEM shocks go well into the 250K Mileage range and never were bad even when I had the car hauled away to the junkyard!
Guess I don't need new ones then, I only got 160k on mine! Nice
I wouldn't say that you don't need them or that you do! A lot of stuff factors into them lasting or not lasting. I am sure a shop that deals with suspension stuff could tell you if they are good or bad easily and I would likely do that if in question at all. Just make sure they have good reviews and such before you take it cause some will lie their butts off to make a sale. But before you go make dang sure the shocks are dry cause if they suddenly appear wet at least you know that shop is trying to screw you. And maybe even take pictures of it just in case so you can call them out on their BS if that were to happen.
How do the tires look on it ? Are they wearing evenly?
They look evenly worn but they are way old and three different brands. I'm not sure how long they've been on the car as I've only owned it for two and a half months, I've replaced the front control arms and still need to do some bushings and links and then get an alignment and new tires. I put about 2,000 miles on it since I've had it and don't notice any weird wearing yet even though I've changed the upper control arms.
If using 3 different brands of tires might I suggest to try to get the tires all the same first before messing around with any suspension stuff! I would still have someone check the suspension stuff out and replace anything that is really needed to be replaced and then I would get a matching set of quality tires and it will make a major difference. Order a quality set of tires from a place like tire rack and save a crap load of money! I know I got a set of Michelin pilot's cheap that way.
nah, my suspension is all loose, bushings, tie rod ends and the little link things, I want to get the suspension fixed and tight before I put on new tires, let it wear out these old ones instead of new tires. I'm replacing slowly as I can afford cause I have so many other issues. Finally got my coolant leaks stopped and my EGR valve replaced, now to fix my p0191 code issue and get it running good and then it's on to suspension and brakes and tires is my plan.
Note...the Springs are known to crack/break on bottom part of absorber if car is from the midwest due to salt and liquid brine dropped on roads in the winter ...the one sure way to know if shock absorbers are needing to be replaced is the ride of your LS ...the suspension should be stiff but not clunking to the point you feel it and cringe lol ...also should not be floaty like Lincoln05V8 already said ...it should feel sporty and tight around sharp turns ...after finding a unicorn of OE Motorcraft shock absorbers brand new in box off craigslist and experiencing how the original ride feels on my V8 LSE I can easily go around a 35mph posted turns doing far greater speeds with ease ( prefer not to say ) lol
I might be wrong but I think the fronts can still be sourced. I had a set lined up last year on my Gen 1 but went a different route. But also I think you will want to use Blisteins on both the front and back if going that route cause there are some differences. I am pretty sure I had asked a question about mixing up the pairs like you seem to be doing and was advised against that idea.
