Shocks - how many miles before change?

[Ranbeer Singh]

Thanks for all the advice/knowledge so far. 

Am i right in assuming that the front shocks would need replacing before the rears?

Rick

[RedRobin]

Thanks for all the advice/knowledge so far.  

Am i right in assuming that the front shocks would need replacing before the rears?

Rick

....Logically because of the extra weight on the front due to the engine. But there's nothing logical about when shocks might need or not need replacing - There's no set mileage threshold.

Shocks (Dampers) and springs should be an appropriate match to each other for longevity (and correct performance).

[Baz300]

The labour charge will be around the same if you replace the shocks at the same time (extra 30mins to do both rear shocks)

If you get the springs fitted and the shocks fail again in the next month or 2 then you would have that labour and alinment to pay for again.

Both front shocks went on my Astra H at less than 50k miles