shocks

[gribbs]

i have a 99 taurus and i was wondering why the ass end always sitss down so low and the front end is up so high. i have seen this on quite a few taurus and i can't figure it out bad struts??

[e_powers]

wore out rear springs but if these are being changed might as well get the shockes also

[shorod]

Yep, springs are what supports the weight of the vehicle, struts just dampen the oscillation. If a vehicle is sagging and it's not just due to being overloaded, the springs are probably the problem.

However, it may be an optical illusion or personal preference that leads you to think most are sagging (or it may in fact be broken or sagging springs).

Before making the investment in new springs, have the ride height measured. Yours may be right where it's supposed to be. In that case, new springs probably won't make it sit noticeably higher.

-Rod

[e_powers]

Originally Posted by shorod

Yep, springs are what supports the weight of the vehicle, struts just dampen the oscillation. If a vehicle is sagging and it's not just due to being overloaded, the springs are probably the problem.

However, it may be an optical illusion or personal preference that leads you to think most are sagging (or it may in fact be broken or sagging springs).

Before making the investment in new springs, have the ride height measured. Yours may be right where it's supposed to be. In that case, new springs probably won't make it sit noticeably higher.

-Rod

on cars in general i agree with you and this may be the case here. but according to another auto hangout taurus club forums. the generation 3 and 4 tauruses have a problem with the rear shocks are worn prematurely out. they call it saggy #$* syndrom
some years even have a silent recall to replace them after they break.

[shorod]

Originally Posted by e_powers

on cars in general i agree with you and this may be the case here. but according to another auto hangout taurus club forums. the generation 3 and 4 tauruses have a problem with the rear shocks are worn prematurely out. they call it saggy #$* syndrom
some years even have a silent recall to replace them after they break.

I believe that is the springs that have a tendency to break rather than the struts.

However, it wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong....

-Rod

[e_powers]

Originally Posted by shorod

I believe that is the springs that have a tendency to break rather than the struts.

However, it wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong....

-Rod

you are right i was thinking springs and typed shocks opps

[Willyum]

Remember when we used to pay to lower the rear of a car?
If your springs were broken, you would know about it.
You can buy coil spring booster accessories, they are little blocks usually made out of alumnium that twist in between the coils.