THE ONE Posted October 20, 2008 Posted October 20, 2008 How to find out...when do you need a new shock???
mlgs300 Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 You can push on front of hood on either left or right side. It should recover by going up and then maybe a little up and down motion but not bouncy up and down. Do this on all 4 corners. Also, inspect each shock for any signs of leakage of fluid. You could also go by mileage. Around 50,000 sometimes is recommended, and it will improve your ride, but depending on your finances you may be able to go alot longer.
sakataj Posted October 21, 2008 Posted October 21, 2008 You can push on front of hood on either left or right side. It should recover by going up and then maybe a little up and down motion but not bouncy up and down. Do this on all 4 corners. Also, inspect each shock for any signs of leakage of fluid. You could also go by mileage. Around 50,000 sometimes is recommended, and it will improve your ride, but depending on your finances you may be able to go alot longer. if your asking...........u probably need a new one! do a rebound test as described above but what makes you think u need a new shock? brian
THE ONE Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 You can push on front of hood on either left or right side. It should recover by going up and then maybe a little up and down motion but not bouncy up and down. Do this on all 4 corners. Also, inspect each shock for any signs of leakage of fluid. You could also go by mileage. Around 50,000 sometimes is recommended, and it will improve your ride, but depending on your finances you may be able to go alot longer. I will try that. Thank you mlgs300,
THE ONE Posted October 22, 2008 Author Posted October 22, 2008 You can push on front of hood on either left or right side. It should recover by going up and then maybe a little up and down motion but not bouncy up and down. Do this on all 4 corners. Also, inspect each shock for any signs of leakage of fluid. You could also go by mileage. Around 50,000 sometimes is recommended, and it will improve your ride, but depending on your finances you may be able to go alot longer. if your asking...........u probably need a new one! do a rebound test as described above but what makes you think u need a new shock? brian When we change lane on the freeway (freeway speed) the car not stable. The car has 83000 miles on it.
djspawn00 Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 New shocks would help some.... if you want to go all out, get some TRD or Daizen sways and throw in some higher performance springs...
sakataj Posted October 22, 2008 Posted October 22, 2008 When we change lane on the freeway (freeway speed) the car not stable. The car has 83000 miles on it. we? maybe thats the problem more than one of you are driving? nah just kidding i would also suggest upgrading your sway bar bushings, and check the other bushings. sounds like you need shocks though. car really bumpy....or does it "float" like a boat......up and down,up and down? brian
THE ONE Posted October 23, 2008 Author Posted October 23, 2008 When we change lane on the freeway (freeway speed) the car not stable. The car has 83000 miles on it. we? maybe thats the problem more than one of you are driving? nah just kidding i would also suggest upgrading your sway bar bushings, and check the other bushings. sounds like you need shocks though. car really bumpy....or does it "float" like a boat......up and down,up and down? brian Yes, It does float like a boat.
sakataj Posted October 23, 2008 Posted October 23, 2008 replace them then.....u have at least one shock out but more likely gonna be at least 2! brian
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