OE Rear Shocks Leaking at 13k

Outside the 36 month warranty limit. Noticed today a solid leak on the driver rear:



I've worked it pretty hard, but since farm sold it'll live an easy life from here on - street 99.9%. No lift. Dropping down to stock size Michelins on Friday at which point there will be nothing off-road related left.

Also I sold my trailer as well, so towing will be limited to only rental equipment - does anyone have a recommendation? Assume I won't beat the basic OE shocks for overall ride since I don't want to swap the fronts? Probably need to replace both rears if I beat on it hard enough to kill one at 13k miles?

 

It's up to you. You can just pick up some stock OEM take offs from one of the forum members, or you could upgrade to some Bilstein 4600. Since you're stating you do not want any lift of any sort.

 

@t.friddy

Curious what you wound up doing? I just discovered RR shock leaking, wondering if you went aftermarket, and if so, with what and how do you like them?

I'm stock @ 18k, don't tow very often, and when I do it's just a small single axle 10' utility trailer. Don't wheel it hard, some rutted dirt/gravel roads is the worst it sees. Dealer might replace under warranty, but rears are so easy it might be a better use of my time to just grab a decent aftermarket and slap them in.

I'm going to research the 4600's pvm.beluga mentioned. Anyone else have a good/better recommendation?

 

TRD Offroad runs 4600 from factory. The truck was very plush. 5100 I've replaced them with are much harsher.

 

So you're saying that the factory 4600 rode much better than the new 5100? Just wondering as I added shackle to my rear after lifting the front and mine rides great with factory. I was torn on whether to upgrade to 5100 or leave as is?

 

Yes, 5100 in my setup do feel more firm. Of course, I could not leave them at stock ride height and went with 1.25-1.5" lift, so that contribute to a harsher ride for sure

 

If you are still in warranty I’d go that route. I went with rancho adjustable to see what happens when towing. The lowest setting is smoother than the ride before, but I did have one blown shock and it’s only the damper being changed so larger hits etc feel the same.