Right rear shock blown

[wlepse]

So got under my wife's truck to see what I needed to change the PTU fluid and saw the shock was blown. Typically in the past I have done all four at the same time but since it is just the one I am really tempted to just do the two rear shocks...thoughts? Suggestions on replacements? Seems like Ford version got almost 80k which is kind of weak and some here liked the kyb's but wondering how they feel compared to Ford.

[macbwt]

I usually end up changing all four, maybe not at the same time. Usually within a few thousand miles of each change I get all four replaced. Cost and time always play a factor into the job. I use KYB as they seem a bit firmer and I like the firmer ride. Nothing wrong with staying with OEM if you can get a good price on them. Rockauto usually has the motorcraft suspension parts. Not uncommon to find a blown rear shock. I have had at least one or more on the Edge.

 

I had a one rear shock start leaking at 60K so you never know, that is why inspections of the Edge are important.

 

Note on the strut bearing mounts. I stuck with motorcraft bearing mounts but went with KYB struts.

[wlepse]

Thanks. I watched your videos lastnight. If I do just the rears now with KYB do you think the rear will feel too unsettled since it is stiffer dampening plus the front has almost 80k?

[macbwt]

Thanks. I watched your videos lastnight. If I do just the rears now with KYB do you think the rear will feel too unsettled since it is stiffer dampening plus the front has almost 80k?

You asked and this is the answer. This video shows how my edge handled with just new rear shocks at 70mph to avoid t boning a meat head driver.

[fishx65]

I, myself, like a softer ride which my 2011 Edge SEL does not have. I'm probably gonna go for Monroe Sensatracs when I get around to swapping them out. Driving my Edge really makes me miss the ride quality of my 14 MKX. It probably wouldn't matter so much to me if I didn't drive on Southeast Michigan roads.