Mojave shock testing

[Volt0]

I see other threads where ppl have changed out their OEM fox shocks because they claim that there shocks are bad or worn out ( usually after a lift and/or heavier tires ), or need serviced. I’m still on the factory suspension, and knock on wood, I don’t think that I’m having an issues. Other than jumping over railroad tracks ( kidding ), what are some of the signs/symptoms to be watching for?

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[mx5red]

See signs of oil leaking from the shocks..

 

[Bjeepz]

You might find things start to feel less controlled as the shock performance degrades over time.

 

[dayusmc]

And the best thing about the Mojave shocks is they are easily rebuildable...
If the truck starts to feel "sloppy" or loose, rebuild them. If you rebuild them before they are to bad, you will possibly needed less parts for the rebuild.
My TRD Pro with the Fox shocks started getting sloppy around 35k and I don't off road at all...

 

[Bjeepz]

I noticed mine were not as good as when new at just under 40000 miles, I did a lot of faster backroad driving with it and loaded it up at times with camping gear for weeks at a time. Then it got stolen just as I had found a full replacement suspension....

 

[b-roc]

I noticed mine becoming slightly more sloppy with hard cornering and strong side-winds at about 40k and then slightly harsher at 45k with occasional moderate trail use and primarily mixed highway/city driving. I just replaced them with a pair of low mileage take-offs that I picked up 2 years ago ... the ride is back to where it should be

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