When You Have Those New Fuel Wheels Installed on Your Truck, It Might Make Good Sense to Have the Shocks Checked as Well

Many times it’s the slow breakdown of the simple parts of a truck that makes the biggest impact on performance and efficiency. And worn out shocks are one example of those type of parts. When you have those new Fuel wheels installed on your truck, it might make good sense to have the shocks checked as well.

If you are driving 20,000 miles or more each year, then you should have your shocks checked every three or four years. There are chances they are fine, but they aren’t built to last forever, especially if you put your truck through a lot of rough and tumble trails. Here are a few signs your truck could use a new set of shocks or struts.

When you first bought your truck, you enjoyed the tight, bouncy feeling that came with it as you drove down the street. But if you notice your truck seems to be getting a little too bouncy, it could be because your shocks are shot.

If your truck does a nose dive when you break, it could be a sign of shock failure. Nose diving is a common issue with trucks when the shocks are getting bad. Don’t worry though, your truck isn't likely to flip or anything, but it can cause momentary steering loss, so it is best to have it checked out.

If you have a powerful motor and punch the gas when at a standstill, it is likely your truck squats as you accelerate. If your truck squats when you aren’t plunging down on the gas pedal, it could be due to shock failure.

Lastly, if you see evidence of a leaking shock, then it is probably time to have them replaced.