At what mileage should shocks and struts be replaced?
50,000-100,000 miles
Generally, shocks and struts wear out every 50,000-100,000 miles. If you’re a more aggressive driver and/or frequently drive on rough roads, they will wear out faster. Shocks and struts don’t go out all at once; they deteriorate slowly over time.
How do you know when shocks and struts need to be replaced?
What Are the Signs that My Vehicle Needs New Shocks or Struts?
- Bumpy ride. The most obvious sign of a problem with your shocks or struts is that your car is giving you a much more uncomfortable ride than normal.
- Steering problems.
- Braking problems.
- Fluid leaks.
- Unusual tire tread wear.
- Mileage.
Which is the best shocks for a Subaru Outback?
KYB Gr2 is what I ended up with, and many others on this forum use them. They are slightly stiffer than stock and provide great control, but a little rougher ride over expansion joints and what not. I have been very happy with my purchase.
Can you change the springs on a Subaru Outback?
Don’t worry about the springs, but do change out your upper strut bearings up front. You can reuse the bump stops and dust sleeves from your stock setup.
Are there any Subaru Outback struts left in stock?
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Do you need a torque wrench for struts?
If your doing this yourself make sure you have the proper top nut tool, and a torque wrench, and off course the spring compressor. struts and shocks can be a hand full if you have not done it before, and even then can sometimes take forever messing with the spring compressor.