I own a 2000 Ford Excursion (v10). As I am not the orignial ownwer, I have no idea when the shocks where last replaced. Is there a rule of thumb for when to replace? Also, is there a recommended shock to use? I tow a 30' Keystone Springdale. Thanks.
Rich and Jen
4 Children (16, 13, 10 and 6)
2009 Keystone Springdale pulled by 2000 Ford Excursion (V 10)
I have Bilstein shocks on our 2002 F-250 Powerstroke Diesel. I think they are the best shocks we have ever owned. And my bride of 47 years and I have done a lot of camper towing over the years.
I"d replace them when they show signs that they NEED replacing. Excessive bouncing when recovering from a bump. Fluid leaking around the seals or frozen so they don't move properly. I got 145,000 miles out of the ones on my F 150.
Good luck / Skip
2011 F-150 HD Ecoboost 3.5 V6. 2550 payload, 17,100 GCVWR - 2004 F-150 HD (Traded after 80,000 towing miles) 2007 Rockwood 8314SS 34' travel trailer
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