Max Atlanta

My 1999 GLE has 152,xxx and has not had the shocks / struts replaced. How long do these last? I think I am feeling bumps and pot holes more but maybe I'm just mental. Should I have them replaced? What type/ brand should I replace them with? I don't want to lower it or do anything like that. I want a ride at least as good as stock, if not better.

Is this a DIY project or should I bring it to a shop. I have limited nechanical ability. If I bring it to a shop what should I expect to pay. I live in Atlanta so if there are any locals that can recommend a shop that would be great.

TIA

Conrad283

iTrader: (2)

There's no set time table on how long they last. Take them and get the checked out.

If have limited mechanical experience, I would not do the install since you'd need to use a spring compressor.

maxima_kid

iTrader: (4)

Yea, theres no exact life expectancy for struts. Depends on your driving really.
But I suppose tokico blues are good enough if your stickin with stock springs.

A Flood99

iTrader: (6)

you can get the spring compressor from any autozone, napa, pep boys.....it really isn't too bad, especially if you have an air wrench

i did mine and it took about 4 hours one saturday, the first side took the longest since i wasn't using the air wrench; but it is still do-able with just a socket wrench...it'll just take you a while

just get a haynes manual

njmaxseltd

iTrader: (19)

Put a set of Tokico Blue performance struts in and your car will ride better then stock. They are basically an OEM replacement unit, but their valved slightly different giving you a more stable, smooth ride.

chenzarino

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the old way to test your shocks.struts is to push down on the car and if it bounces up and down, they're going.