Bigglen1

My 2012 E350 RWD just turned over 40,000 miles. I really think the ride over bumps and potholes might not be as good as it used to be. It seems to bottom more easily. Of course the roads are always getting worse. But, I'm wondering if it's my imagination or if I should be looking into shock replacement. If I drove slow all the time I probably wouldn't be having this conversation.
Thanks for any feedback!

Plutoe

That's all very subjective, however if your are concerned, they are cheap to replace!!

iGeorge

In New England, which has frost heaves and potholes, they may wear out after a few years, but should show signs of wear. It is possible however, that the suspension bushings have worn out instead, which allow more loose motion of things like locator arms, steering arms and the struts themselves.

fosterelli

I haven't had to replace shocks/struts in a couple of decades. Seems like they last forever now. We always have 2-3 vehicles and drive them 35-115K miles before getting rid of them. With the exception of our Range Rover's airbags cracking (they're prone to doing so), we've never had shock/strut issues. So they must typically last quite some time.

Bigglen1

I've visited family in Texas. With its miles of flat concrete highways, I bet shocks last a LOT longer. But, as you eluded to, here in the Northeast US, the roads suck though!

mikemargolis

93,000 new england miles, and mine are fine.

The G Man

I agree, I haven't replace a shock since the 80s.

thefisch

In over 20 years, I have only to to replace struts one time. That was on a 2010 Honda Pilot with 85k miles. I think a big contributor is how it was driven - someone in my family doesn't slow down for speed bumps. Honda covered most of the repair as goodwill.

dbldpr

In all the vehicles I have owned over the years I have never had to replace Struts. My son has 220,000 on his Acura and still has the original struts. Should last you as long as you have the car unless you abuse the car