yes but it uses almost twice as much gas and it will be a bumpy ride
hahahahhaha i thought it said leaking socks
Bad shocks and struts are a common failure that can cause diagonal wipe on tires, the shocks and struts may not be leaking and still cause this condition. Shock and strut replacement is recommended at 50000 mi.
Not until the truck starts bouncing. are the shocks go to leaking.
If the shock is leaking it must be replaced. Replace both shocks in pairs.
No.
Is it leaking? Is vehicle overheating?
Whenever the shocks are deficient... e.g., leaking oil, damaged, excessively hot after driving.
You can't, it is an automatic system. The system is most likely leaking and needs to be repaired if the shocks are flat.
The shocks on a 2000 Ford Ranger are replaced by jacking the vehicle up, removing the wheels, unbolting the shock, and removing it from the vehicle. Because the vehicle is supported off the ground, the shocks are not under load and can readily be replaced.
If you have worn Struts on a vehicle, those can be replaced without replacing your springs. "Struts" and "Shocks" are often used interchangeably in language, however, I believe your vehicle is a front wheel drive with a double wishbone suspension. In this case, they would be more accurately referred to as "Struts". Just for reference. In either case, the answer is still, yes. Shocks/Struts can be replaced without replacing the springs as well.
Failed caliper, wheel cylinder, hose, line, Vehicle is unsafe to drive.
Align front end. Install new shocks. Also come slower into your turns and maybe switch to a rear wheel drive vehicle.
You can find a variety of shocks at www.shockwarehouse.com. This website allows you to search for the make and model of your vehicle to find shocks that will work for you.