Originally posted by deevergote
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Installing H&R race Springs how to tell when middle shock bolt is tight
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That's what happens with a blown shock. Your back end kicks out over bumps because you're only riding on one back wheel for a split second.
When I had a blown shock up front, my car would dive violently in that direction every time I hit the brakes.
Most people think shocks just exist to make your ride more comfortable. They are much more than that. They keep your car stable. Without them, you will literally be all over the road.
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Originally posted by Corweena View PostRear shock is definitely blown. Had it happen to me. Basically, when you hit a bump, the shock has almost no damping power, and you are hearing the spring oscillating up and down quickly before it finally slow enough to not bang. You need shocks asap. Its only going to get worse, and is putting a ton of undue stress on other suspension components.
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Originally posted by Crankshaft View Postprobably a stupid question but did you install insulators in the top and bottom? on my old setup i had a noise but it was because i did not install the rubber insulator with the coilovers.
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Rear shock is definitely blown. Had it happen to me. Basically, when you hit a bump, the shock has almost no damping power, and you are hearing the spring oscillating up and down quickly before it finally slow enough to not bang. You need shocks asap. Its only going to get worse, and is putting a ton of undue stress on other suspension components.
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probably a stupid question but did you install insulators in the top and bottom? on my old setup i had a noise but it was because i did not install the rubber insulator with the coilovers.
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Originally posted by deevergote View PostDrive it as little as possible, then. Even at low speeds, that's a ton and a half of steel that you might not be able to control. I always use the example of a kid chasing a ball into the street. If you slam on your brakes and your wheels start bouncing up and down, you're not going to be able to stop or swerve to avoid that kid. Get Konis in there as soon as you can, and drive the car as carefully and sparingly as possible.
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It's crazy that there was no noise with the cheapo coil overs...then i install some above average springs i get all sorts of noise.. That just proves that all these kids completely slammed on there frames with even cheaper ebay coil overs and straight pipes flying around town are freaking idiots.... I wasn't slammed and i can imagine how bad it would've been if i was...its just stupid...
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Originally posted by deevergote View PostDrive it as little as possible, then. Even at low speeds, that's a ton and a half of steel that you might not be able to control. I always use the example of a kid chasing a ball into the street. If you slam on your brakes and your wheels start bouncing up and down, you're not going to be able to stop or swerve to avoid that kid. Get Konis in there as soon as you can, and drive the car as carefully and sparingly as possible.
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Drive it as little as possible, then. Even at low speeds, that's a ton and a half of steel that you might not be able to control. I always use the example of a kid chasing a ball into the street. If you slam on your brakes and your wheels start bouncing up and down, you're not going to be able to stop or swerve to avoid that kid. Get Konis in there as soon as you can, and drive the car as carefully and sparingly as possible.
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Originally posted by deevergote View PostIf you had stock shocks slammed on generic coilover sleeves, I can pretty much guarantee that they are blown. You're going to want to replace them, as blown shocks will seriously degrade your car's ability to handle and stop. Especially in an emergency, when you need it to do those things the most!
The only easily found shocks that will handle H&R Race will be Koni Sport (Yellows) or Tokico Illuminas. You can probably find the Konis on sale still. Those are the better of the two anyway. You'd be smart to get those ASAP. If you're on a tight budget, pick up some cheap-o Gabriel, Monroe, or (the better option) KYB "quick struts", which are a pre-assembled spring/shock combo. Basically stock replacement, but it'll make your car safe to drive. Once you can afford the Konis, sell the quick struts to someone else that needs them.
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If you had stock shocks slammed on generic coilover sleeves, I can pretty much guarantee that they are blown. You're going to want to replace them, as blown shocks will seriously degrade your car's ability to handle and stop. Especially in an emergency, when you need it to do those things the most!
The only easily found shocks that will handle H&R Race will be Koni Sport (Yellows) or Tokico Illuminas. You can probably find the Konis on sale still. Those are the better of the two anyway. You'd be smart to get those ASAP. If you're on a tight budget, pick up some cheap-o Gabriel, Monroe, or (the better option) KYB "quick struts", which are a pre-assembled spring/shock combo. Basically stock replacement, but it'll make your car safe to drive. Once you can afford the Konis, sell the quick struts to someone else that needs them.
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Originally posted by illinois_erik View Postyoull run out of threads, then pink knuckle it. were nylock nuts supplied? the technical spec is like 14 - 22 ft pounds. covered by good n tight.
the oem damper is a wee bit different, but hope this helps
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rear
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youll run out of threads, then pink knuckle it. were nylock nuts supplied? the technical spec is like 14 - 22 ft pounds. covered by good n tight.
the oem damper is a wee bit different, but hope this helps
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rear
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