OEM shocks

[tbone]

I just turned 108K. I'm wondering about the stock shocks. How long do they last? The car handles and drives perfect but I would think the shocks would be worn out by now. I had to replace one of the springs when I bought the car at 92K. I can't believe the shocks would outlast the springs. Maybe the previous owner already replaced them. I do get a little bounce in the back very occassionally when shifting at around 30 mph. I figure this is just the lousy factory shift program.
What are the specs on them? I assume thay are gas charged. What are you guys replacing them with?

[fastblackmerc]

I just turned 108K. I'm wondering about the stock shocks. How long do they last? The car handles and drives perfect but I would think the shocks would be worn out by now. I had to replace one of the springs when I bought the car at 92K. I can't believe the shocks would outlast the springs. Maybe the previous owner already replaced them. I do get a little bounce in the back very occassionally when shifting at around 30 mph. I figure this is just the lousy factory shift program.
What are the specs on them? I assume thay are gas charged. What are you guys replacing them with?

That's a lot of miles.... I'd replace them.

[SC Cheesehead]

Lotsa info, check out these links:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=58609
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=57619
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53597
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=55961
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53852
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=52404
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53774
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53579
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=52664
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=49150
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=45311
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=39881
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=29818
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=32075
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=27980
http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=25998

[tbone]

OK. All I want to know is how long they last on average.

[ctrlraven]

Hard to say, mine went south around 50-60k miles and I bought the car used with 40k miles on it.

[Marauderjack]

I have over 211K miles on the OEM's and no leaks......still work fine!!:bows:

[fastblackmerc]

Got 67k on mine, will be replacing them this summer.

[Bradley G]

I replaced the rears with OEM @ 60K, it did not make my thump sound (on rebound) go away.
Fronts still feel good @ 90K

[Mr. Man]

100K on ours but I will be replacing them with new OEM in the Spring. The old ones are working but we are doing other suspension work so as the say :When in Rome"

[tbone]

So what is the best shock?

[Mr. Man]

Hard to beat the OEM. KYB and Monroe also make shocks for our cars. NAAKE is the high performance shock, QA! I think there called. This is where the search function might help you out. It's tedious but you will find out differing opinions from a wide range of members on each. Might help you decide as this thread may not give you all the relevant info you need to make the best choice for you. Good luck

[tbone]

Seems like OEM is good, considering how long they last.

Thanks.

[Kennyrauder]

I lost a right rear shock at 30 K (started leaking oil ) replaced both rears .I have 47 K on the fronts . I think I'll go another season on them even though they are 7 years old.