Question About Replacing Stock Suspension

[Reasons]

TL:DR - When do you know when to replace your stock suspension (Coils and Shocks)?

Besides the obvious visual checks for leaks, is it just as simple as the typical rebound/bounce test? How long have any of you driven your Jeeps before replacing the suspension system (Miles/years of ownership and driving)?

I have a JTR. I have never owned a vehicle past 50,000 miles so, I never needed to change my suspension in any of my previous vehicles. However, I foresee keeping this Gladiator Rubicon long term and would like to know how does one tell if their suspension set-up needs to be replaced? I have taken my Gladiator out on trails and I am satisfied with the current Stock set-up. I only added a leveling kit to compensate for the added weight I added to the front with a steel bumper/winch.

Thanks!

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[Renegade]

Shocks at 100k. Otherwise, most of your suspension should last a lifetime under normal use.

 

[Alabama Mud Machine]

Or, replace everything whenever you feel like it, or want something different/better.

 

[Renegade]

Or, replace everything whenever you feel like it, or want something different/better.

Well, yeah, that goes without saying!!!

 

[BajaDrifter]

I believe its something you will notice as time and mileage add up. Nobody knows your truck as well as you do, you know how hard it is driven and over what terrain. You get to know all the nuisances, creaks, and rattles it makes and how it handles. You'll know when something is off and needs attention. Bushings will probably go before shocks and coils need replacing. Always good to take a peek at your suspension now and then, things may need to be re-torqued or debris cleared. Hit a particularly hard trail with some nice rock kisses, I would check her out first chance I got.

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