Shocks and Struts 2008 FEH
#1
Shocks and Struts 2008 FEH
Hi all.
I just purchased a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2wd with 75,000 miles. The mechanic I took it to to give it a look over advised me to change the front struts and the back shocks.
It seems like this is a good mileage to do such a thing. My question for you is: Is it important that I get the Ford original parts... or would I be fine going after market?
My buddy who knows something about cars recommended this set: http://www.justsuspension.com/catalo...ape-2001-2008/
with these as well:
http://www.justsuspension.com/kyb-st...it-sm5390.html
Thanks for your advice!
ThatJoeRussellguy
I just purchased a 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2wd with 75,000 miles. The mechanic I took it to to give it a look over advised me to change the front struts and the back shocks.
It seems like this is a good mileage to do such a thing. My question for you is: Is it important that I get the Ford original parts... or would I be fine going after market?
My buddy who knows something about cars recommended this set: http://www.justsuspension.com/catalo...ape-2001-2008/
with these as well:
http://www.justsuspension.com/kyb-st...it-sm5390.html
Thanks for your advice!
ThatJoeRussellguy
#4
Re: Shocks and Struts 2008 FEH
Took it in for an oil change today at a Firestone. I told them I just bought it and wondered if THEY could check the shocks and struts because I heard at close to 80,000 miles I should think about changing them. They inspected them and told me that they looked to be in fine condition and they did not recommend changing them at this time...
So, the first mechanic made me feel like I was endangering my life... and these other guys told me they look good... no leakage and holding up well.
Maybe I take it to a third?
So, the first mechanic made me feel like I was endangering my life... and these other guys told me they look good... no leakage and holding up well.
Maybe I take it to a third?
#6
Re: Shocks and Struts 2008 FEH
How long the struts and shocks last will depend on driving styles, road surfaces, pot holes, if you hit speed bumps faster than normal, driving fast over train tracks, etc.
I have seen them fail at 40,000 miles and last to 150,000 miles. Some cars are also prone to having problems with factory struts failing early (my Camry is one of them...).
I have seen them fail at 40,000 miles and last to 150,000 miles. Some cars are also prone to having problems with factory struts failing early (my Camry is one of them...).
#7
Re: Shocks and Struts 2008 FEH
Joe,
When I lived a little bit south of Chicago 40k on shocks was good. Now I've got 180k on my factory stuff. Difference is roads, and driving style primarily. I cross RR grade crossings a few times a year now, as opposed to a few times a day. I deal with very little and rare snow, and have seen a snowplow at work maybe twice in the last 10 years as opposed to daily a few months a year, and (unfortunately) they REFUSE to use any salt on the roads here at all. Do you get my drift? If things feel loose, or the bumps are hard or noisy, do all 4 and get a clean start. If you know that the rig was babied and never met a RR track, spend the money on something else.
When I lived a little bit south of Chicago 40k on shocks was good. Now I've got 180k on my factory stuff. Difference is roads, and driving style primarily. I cross RR grade crossings a few times a year now, as opposed to a few times a day. I deal with very little and rare snow, and have seen a snowplow at work maybe twice in the last 10 years as opposed to daily a few months a year, and (unfortunately) they REFUSE to use any salt on the roads here at all. Do you get my drift? If things feel loose, or the bumps are hard or noisy, do all 4 and get a clean start. If you know that the rig was babied and never met a RR track, spend the money on something else.
#9
Re: Shocks and Struts 2008 FEH
Shocks/strut inserts can be worn out without leaking.
#10
Re: Shocks and Struts 2008 FEH
Did you have any of these issues? What model KYB's did you get? Thanks