Shocks on an 03

[Silver03MM]

How difficult of a job is it to change the front and rear shocks on a marauder? I have 70k miles on it and I figure its time to replace them. It does look like the front shocks will need a spring compressor to remove the spring from the shock. Other than that is it a difficult job?

[liquid]

Sounds like you've already figured it out. Your OE shocks might still be OK though.. unless you have fluid leaking out, or you have weird noises coming from the shocks, I would guess that they still have at least 75% of their original damping. Tokico monotubes are pretty damn durable.

[james79stang]

I have 162k on mine and am changing all around. The one changed @ 28k is still good (80% of value). other was shot. was noticing the sloppy rear action when in hard turns. The front started galloping. Front need a coil spring compressor and the rear are straight forward replacement.The ride is feeling new again since replacement.

[Silver03MM]

I just figured I would replace them due to the fact that they have 70k on them and they are over 7 years old. As far as I know they are not leaking, maybe I should just inspect them.