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Old 09-19-2006, 12:09 PM
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Shocks and struts
I have a 98 F-150 4X2 I just replaced the shocks on, the truck has 100,000 miles....should I also look at replacing the struts?? How will I know when they need replacement?

Any suggestions are appreciated, I am not a mechanic as you can tell.
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:23 PM
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Your truck does not have struts!
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 01:25 PM
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X2 no struts. you have shocks and springs all the way around
 
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Old 09-19-2006, 02:04 PM
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Wow, I feel like an idiot, although I did add the disclaimer that I am NOT a mechanic, thanks for the info guys!!!
 
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