Re: shock life expectancy

[Cynic5KS@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/31/99 10:36:20 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
dak@rochester.rr.com writes:

> I have Boge turbo gas shocks in my '87 5KTQ and am wondering if anyone has 
> any
>  idea how long they should last? I put them in 80K ago and can't tell with 
> the
>  bounce test if they are any worse than new. I'm about to replace most of 
the
>  front suspension pieces that can wear (control arms, tie rod ends, strut
>  bearing,
>  strut bushing). I'd hate to have to replace the shocks in the next couple 
of
>  years
>  when I could do it now when the struts are out of the car. Any experience 
> here?

I would definitely reccommend replacing them if you are going to replace the 
rest of the suspension components... JMHO...

Arden