yes you need new front shocks.
I use an old trick I learned that has served me well. Bounce up and down on the front bumper. The car should stop bouncing after 2-3 bounces. If it keeps going after that I'd consider the shocks worn. Front and rear shocks can wear at different rates, so repeat the test on both the front and back of the car. One set can be good while the others are not.
Bounce your car. Get it bouncing good and jump off. If it bounces more than three times before stopping, your shocks are shot. You could also have a buddy follow you while you drive down a rough road. If your buddy sees daylight under your tires, you need new shocks.
Those have shocks on them. I replced the rear ones on my '97 a while back. Those were pretty easy. I haven't tried the front ones yet.
jack up the entire front end, take off tires. remove bolts holding old shocks in, then take out old shocks, clean everything up while you have it open, and replace with the new shocks. this goes without saying, make sure everything is re-tightened perfect or it will not end well. and this only works if you do not have the coil springs on the car, which most montero's do not have these.
Light bounces, while tears just fall.
my understanding was that struts typically are on the front of a vehicle while shocks are on the back. yes there should be a difference, far more weight in the front of a sable than the back, even with the trunk loaded. my guess is that they are very different parts.
Bad shocksthey cause extra bounce in the ride, replace if necessary.To Test:How to Test Your Shocks By an eHow ContributorShocks are an important part of your car's safety system. If they are not operating properly, you are not only getting a bumpy ride, you are also endangering yourself and your passengers. Take the time to test your shocks every 15,000 miles. You can do these simple tests at home without any special tools.Difficulty: ModerateInstructionsBounce your bumper. Put weight on a corner of the bumper or car. Move the car up and down to simulate a bump in the road. If the car bounces more than one and 1/2 times after you quit the bouncing, your shocks may be in need of replacement. Test all four shocks this way.Check the tread on your tires. If the shocks are showing signs of wear, you can expect to see cupping or unusual wear on your tires as well.Look at the shocks. There shouldn't be any signs of oil leakage around the seals. Neither should there be any dents or other signs of damage on the external surface of the shocks.Examine the mountings for the shocks as well. Grab the shock and shake it to test if it is loose.Pay attention as you drive your car. If the car seems harder to handle, it may be the shocks. If the steering wheel is vibrating a lot even on a smooth road surface, the shocks may need replacing. Worn shocks also can make the car feel like it is drifting as your turn corners.Apply the brakes. The car's front end should not go down excessively if the shocks are in good shape.
As far as what they sound like, normally you hear nothing unless a shock is broken. There are however warning signs of worn shocks or struts. STEERINGWorn shocks and struts can allow excessive body roll when turning, which affects the vehicle's ability to safely steer around objects in the road. STOPPINGWorn shocks and struts can allow too much weight transfer to the front wheels during braking, which could result in a measurable increase in stopping distance. STABILITYWorn shocks and struts can allow excessive roll, sway and bounce while the vehicle is in motion, which reduces the driver's control.
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Typically, it's either shocks or struts, depending on which your car has. Shocks/struts absorb the resonance energy of springs. The PURPOSE of the shock/strut is to stop the wheel from bouncing when you hit a bump. Without the shocks, the wheel would continue to bounce, sort of like a basketball. When the shocks work properly the wheel is "dampened", keeping the tire in contact with the road and giving better control. The bonus is, the car doesn't bounce, the way you're describing. The good news is, they're not terribly expensive and they're usually not impossible for the DIY'er. But if you prefer, it's not terribly expensive, as auto repairs go. If you have someone do the shocks, have them check other suspension components at the same time. No point in replacing just the shocks if the whole front end is worn out.
Absolutely, electrick shocks will affect CD's greatly. Your CD will sound like a guy who smokes weed all day long and is bound to sound like its in multiple languages due to its proximity to electrick shocks. However, as long as you don't eat lettuce while you listen you should be safe. I stress DO NOT eat lettuce while listening to E. Shocks
Bounces off