Replacing shocks, anything else I should do at the same time?

[Guest]

It looks like one of my shocks is leaking and I am close to 75k miles on my 01 Expy XLT. It is time to replace them and I am leaning toward the Rancho RS9000X's. Not sure if they will be overkill since I really never go offroading and don't currently tow anything (let me know if you think that is entirely too much for my situation). If anyone happens to know where to get them cheaper than $290 shipped (from www.samsoffroad.com), please let me know. Unfortunately I missed the Buy 3 get 1 free deal.

Anyway, while I am replacing them, is there anything else I should go ahead and do while I have the jack out? I have read about quite a few people having broken or missing endlinks. Should I go ahead and replace them (I haven't acutally looked under there yet, but I have heard they are only like $8) and also get a set of polyurethane bushings? If so, can someone please tell me where I can find some end links and bushings online that are a good price?

 

[rwinch]

It certainly would not hurt to put the Rancho's on, but any new/aftermarket shocks will make your Expy feel like a new truck again!!!

Getting good equipment is never overkill in my opionion.

While you are under there, your thoughts on the Polyurethane bushings is a great idea, but you may also want to think about a set of aftermarket anti-sway bars (Hellwig, etc.).

Also, when was the last time you changed your fuel filter? It is along the driver's side frame rail.