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But just how long can your expect these tailbone-saving gadgets to last? The short answer? Experts recommend replacing shocks every 50,000 miles (80,467 kilometers), but a great deal depends on how you treat your vehicle's suspension. Are you logging all those miles on the placid interstate, or are you off-roading on winding dirt roads through the untamed wild?
How to Install Shocks: 1  Remove your first tire and locate the shock assembly. 2  Most shocks attach from the axle or lower suspension. 3  Your old shock should be held in place by two bolts. Place the new shock in the vehicle by aligning both ends of the shock. 2  For shocks with two bolts, itâs easier to install the top bolt first. 3  Donât tighten the bolts and nuts until both are in place.