I Replaced My Shocks..But The Ride Is Still Bumpy

[82CapriceClassic]

its not as "tight" as it should be..I thought replacing the shocks would fix the problem..but it hasn't..what else would I need to replace to not have such a bouncy ride?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 82CapriceClassic

its not as "tight" as it should be..I thought replacing the shocks would fix the problem..but it hasn't..what else would I need to replace to not have such a bouncy ride?

shocks are not equal...what shocks/model # did you install...

using a double action shock/sport shocks are what I perfer...

[82CapriceClassic]

shit i dont remember..i just bought them from advance auto and gave them to my mechanic to install..they felt solid for about the first few weeks..not im starting to notice the bumpy "cushiony" ride...

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 82CapriceClassic

shit i dont remember..i just bought them from advance auto and gave them to my mechanic to install..they felt solid for about the first few weeks..not im starting to notice the bumpy "cushiony" ride...

with your sales receipt get replacements that are higher quaity performance shocks...

Warrantee is on this item...

[82CapriceClassic]

ok...but what did you mean by that the shocks are not equal?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 82CapriceClassic

ok...but what did you mean by that the shocks are not equal?

the internal design and materials used...

so again what shocks and # did you use ?

[Blt2Lst]

Try some KYB gas adjust shocks.
These will take the bounce out of your ride..

[82CapriceClassic]

i still have the bouncy ride, havent taken/replaced the shocks that were put on back in march...thinking of taking them off and putting on new ones because when i turn i dip into the turn, and my braking is off because of the bounciness...i told my mechanic and he said i should buy some springs, but everything "symptom" that i read it says I have bad shocks...and not springs

so should i buy some new springs, have them put on and if the ride is still bouncy should i just replace the shocks again with a more high performance ones?

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 82CapriceClassic

i still have the bouncy ride, havent taken/replaced the shocks that were put on back in march...thinking of taking them off and putting on new ones because when i turn i dip into the turn, and my braking is off because of the bounciness...i told my mechanic and he said i should buy some springs, but everything "symptom" that i read it says I have bad shocks...and not springs

so should i buy some new springs, have them put on and if the ride is still bouncy should i just replace the shocks again with a more high performance ones?

earlier I asked what shocks did you use in this vehicle...you did not reply...manufacturer and part number....

these vehicles do have front spring problems.....are these springs original ????best replace front springs if so...when this is done you will need new shocks,new front stabilizer links, and frame bushings on the stabilizer bar mounting...

the shocks to use would be bilstein shocks,,,,I use these shocks they are heavy duty double action lifetime warrantee....part number f4-b46=1104-ho.....

you probably used the monroe granpa shocks....
sounds like you don't work on you vehicle,,with your lack of feedback..
If you rely on a repair shop to do your repairs,, they will put the cheapest parts in, and still charge the maximum....then these parts fail and your back soon to give them more cash.........

[82CapriceClassic]

no i dont work on my car personally, i just purchase the parts and take them to my mechanic for him to put them on...i believe i purchased some monroe shocks, but i will be purchasing some front springs within the next month and see how that makes a difference..

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 82CapriceClassic

no i dont work on my car personally, i just purchase the parts and take them to my mechanic for him to put them on...i believe i purchased some monroe shocks, but i will be purchasing some front springs within the next month and see how that makes a difference..

how do you think I guessed correctly you used the monroe shocks????
seen this before...they do not last....and with old springs they are useless..

you replace the parts as I recommended and then you might feel its too tight...because your very much used to that sloppy ride you have now...

[82CapriceClassic]

man this sucks because i just purchased them in march, dont have the receipt but i probably couldnt even return/exchange them since they've been on so long

guess i'll just have to replace the springs AND buy some new shocks...grr..tough on a college student budget

but thanks

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 82CapriceClassic

man this sucks because i just purchased them in march, dont have the receipt but i probably couldnt even return/exchange them since they've been on so long

guess i'll just have to replace the springs AND buy some new shocks...grr..tough on a college student budget

but thanks

I only buy lifetime warrantee on most parts..the bilstein shocks are very solid and with good springs will last 5-6years...2 years ago I replaced all 4 for free...because I keep all my receipts in a folder...this is how you can save some money long term....since 1967 I've only had 4 vehicles buy new and keep forever....with proper maintanence and fixing issues fast will minimize greater damage and expense..

[82CapriceClassic]

yea i have most of my receipts regarding my car but for some reason I cant seem to find that one, hopefully if I try to return the shocks advance will have the purchase on file because i paid over $100 for them...hopefully i can get them to exchange them for me..

im off to get my springs now..and hopefully to put my car in the shop..

[j cAT]

Originally Posted by 82CapriceClassic

yea i have most of my receipts regarding my car but for some reason I cant seem to find that one, hopefully if I try to return the shocks advance will have the purchase on file because i paid over $100 for them...hopefully i can get them to exchange them for me..

im off to get my springs now..and hopefully to put my car in the shop..

don't forget the stabilizer bar these when working correctly will reduce sway...the rubber bushings fail after 5 years then the sway bar lossens and you get a tire wear problems with the sway...also the bar moves so much it can even scrap the tire when the wheels are turned fully right/left..