When should my shocks be replaced

[96 Vortec]

I have a 96 K1500 w/ 74000 miles & I have been thinking lately that my truck needs the shocks replaced.  

 

How long do they typically last?  

 

What kind of shocks should I use for replacements?

[RyanbabZ71]

my dad has a 92 S-10 just rolled over 100K shocks are gonna get replaced sometime soon

 

On the other hand my truck has 20K and i am putting new ones on as soon as they are shipping (already ordered)

[CR500]

I have a 96 Z71 with almost the same mileage.  I changed out my Bilsteins with Rancho's and it didn't make a darn bit of difference.  I'd leave them on until you can tell they are bad.

[96 Vortec]

CR500 -  That is probably what will end up happening.  My wife's car will need struts before I will need shocks.  Plus I gotta fork over the cash to change the O2 sensors sometime soon.  I can't believe how many I have to buy.

 

Ryanbabz71 - I caught the tail end of your search for info on different shocks.  Why did you choose the shocks you did and how much did they cost?

[CR500]

Remember, the O2 sensors AFTER the CATS detect the CAT performance and have no effect on the performance of your truck.  So if you are looking for a performance issue, I would replace the two before the CAT.  I might do mine soon.  

[RyanbabZ71]

why i chose them.  Mainly i wanted a HD shock that was a little harsher and not as firm as the tennecos on the Z71 pkg.

 

I paid $49.99 each it came out to be $216.06 for 4.  Now if they would just get here.  

 

http://www.offroadwarehouse.com

 

is where i got em.

[Lynx]

Ryan- are you still waiting for the bilstiens?..........i

changed the shocks on my '00 at 6,000 mi. over to

Edelbrocks.......made a huge difference. no more roll

effect, not to mention that they dampened a lot of the

porpoising that is related to our cement highways with

expansion joints. truck feels more stable than with the

stock shocks that came with the towing package.