When to replace shocks/struts

hahaha seriously

lol the same amount of weight is still on the tires. worn shocks will give you more body roll, yes. but will not put more pressure on the tires. if anything if would give less pressure because the shock is absorbing more.

 

If the body of the truck is swinging to the side more, there would be more weight on that tire. The shock would also be absorbing more cause the weight is shifting farther. It would basically be like when my truck flexs hard off-road. On an open diff, the tire that is stuffed inside the wheel well has all the traction cause there is more weight on it

 

Worn shocks will cause your tires to chatter. Wear will show as scallops.

 

yes your right, if the shocks are so worn out that your tire is hopping down the freeway like a bunny then yes your tires will get way worn.


i just think you guys are putting way to much thought into this. way more than whats needed haha.
just my .02

 

So when upgrading from stock 4600's to 5100 on a truck that isn't lifted (stock), what all do you need to purchase. I am also wanting to get a front and rear all pro bumper down the road, but waiting for the aluminum ones to drop in price a little. Thanks for all advice!

 

are you wanting to lift the truck at all?

you would most likely just need the front and rear shocks, and use your stock coils on the new front shocks.
or you can get new coils since you will have weight on the front of your truck.
depending on how high you lift, you may need upper control arms.

 

see them almost every day in Dallas