Cracked bushings on Monroe Struts

[Roger]

When I greased my trailer the other day, I noticed that all of the bushings on the Monroe struts were cracked.  I am wondering if I should replace the struts or just the bushings. Has anyone else seen this?

[Ray Kimsey]

I would replace the entire shock. The cost of the shocks was not that much and I expect yours are pretty well worn out. I replaced mine on my 2020 trailer about two years ago and what a difference it made. 

 

[Tom and Doreen]

It's likely those shocks are shot. 

[Steph and Dud B]

Some of mine look like that. There's a couple of threads talking about alternatives to the Monroes.

[topgun2]

23 minutes ago, Steph and Dud B said:

There's a couple of threads talking about alternatives to the Monroes.

HERE is just ones of those posts on the subject of alternative(s) to the Monroe shocks.

Bill

[topgun2]

THIS thread directly applies to the bushing question - particularly see the last post regarding the appropriate amount of "bluge" .

Bill

p.s.  by typing in "Monroe Shocks" the Forum's search function will return more information of the subject of shocks in general.

Edited 34 minutes ago by topgun2
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[Roger]

Thanks everyone for your responses.  I tried searching but didn't use the right key words. The other posts are very helpful..