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Shocking! Talk Shocks here!

24 messages,  Last post on Oct 27, 2006 at 2:49 PM

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What is this discussion about? Performance Mods, Suspension

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#15 of 24 suspension by tenderlova1

Jun 05, 2005 (1:33 pm)

Replying to: only1harry (May 01, 2005 7:09 am)
i have a 1995 infiniti j30 and i need some struts and shock on it. the car rides ok but bounces like crazy at about 100 to 110 mph. help please also if i could get part number that would help too....

#16 of 24 suspension by oldharry

Jun 14, 2005 (7:41 pm)

tenderlov1 wrote:
 
"i have a 1995 infiniti j30 and i need some struts and shock on it. the car rides ok but bounces like crazy at about 100 to 110 mph. help please also if i could get part number that would help too...."
 
Take a good look at your tires. If they look good, and are not more than about five years old, have them demounted, inspected inside and out, and remounted with no powder or fluid inside, then inflated with dry nitrogen and properly balanced.

#17 of 24 Re: suspension [tenderlova1] by only1harry

Jun 17, 2005 (3:37 pm)

Replying to: tenderlova1 (Jun 05, 2005 1:33 pm)
Shocks don't make the car bounce at a certain speed and not others. They just don't do that.
 
Does the steering wheel shake up & down? Then your wheels need to be balanced and/or there's something wrong with one of the tires. If they 're a few years old just get rid of them and get new ones. If they look fine and are not old, get all 4 statically balanced again (weight on both sides of the rim). If you have custom or aftermarket alloy wheels and it still does it after a wheel balance, then have them do a static & dynamic balance. If they ask you "what's that", just leave and go to another reputable tire shop. It could very well be a tire is defective, because if the balance is off on one or more wheels, you usually feel it way before you hit 100mph. Around 65-70 or even 80mph, not 100. Let us know how you make out.
 
As far as shocks go, your 10yr old OEM shocks probably need to be replaced depending on the mileage and your driving style. Since you 're in a speedshop/modifications forum, I will recommend you get some Bilstein or Koni gas shocks for your car. They will improve handling without comprimising the ride or comfort.

#18 of 24 Re: suspension [tenderlova1] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jun 18, 2005 (11:00 am)

Replying to: tenderlova1 (Jun 05, 2005 1:33 pm)
If you have over say 60K on your shocks and struts you are ready for new ones, especially for those speeds. Also at over 100 mph you have to consider the aerodynamic problems. Your car may be lifting in the front, especially with older worn suspension. Your car isn't really designed for high speed maneuver like this.

#19 of 24 do I need shocks? or what? by jbarker3

Jul 28, 2005 (6:18 pm)

I recently put 4 new tires and new front tire rod bushing on my 97 328i. ( at dealers recommendations) The car has 95K miles and don't not handle like what I thought a Beemer should.(even before the new tires it didn't corner well) And now its even worse. feels like a soft wind blows the car out of the groove at highway speeds. It seems to hold the road ok when I turn loose of the wheel - just a slow pull to the right which seems normal, but I still think something is amiss. Any suggestions? Front end alignment? shocks?

#20 of 24 bildertom by bildertom

Jan 29, 2006 (4:00 pm)

My '05 Murano has 4500 mi., stock wheels/tires (32psi) and is 2WD. The ride is perfect on smooth freeways, but its suspension feels too stiff on even moderately bumpy roads, it jostles too much. Can I do anything to get a cushier ride (since I do no racing, and don't want to "feel the road")

#21 of 24 mustang strut by rdystgo

Sep 06, 2006 (6:04 pm)

i have a 03 mustang gt and i have a bad vibration in the right front like a out of balanced tire or bent wheel butt wheel and tire are good do you think the strut could cause this problem. thanks craig

#22 of 24 Re: Shocking! Talk Shocks here! [Sylvia] by brobbins

Sep 11, 2006 (10:17 am)

Replying to: Sylvia (Mar 24, 2005 3:07 pm)
I have a 2003 GMC yukon XL. the ride pretty much sucks now and it is time to replace the shocks. I should have replaced them around 25,000 but was too busy. Can anyone tell me who makes the smoothest ride out there? I have heard bilstein but i want to get more feedback on which ones before I get them.

#23 of 24 Shock dilemma!!!! by brobbins

Sep 11, 2006 (10:21 am)

I have a 2003 GMC yukon XL. the ride pretty much sucks now and it is time to replace the shocks. I should have replaced them around 25,000 but was too busy. Can anyone tell me who makes the smoothest ride out there? I have heard bilstein but i want to get more feedback on which ones before I get them.

#24 of 24 mustang by rdystgo

Oct 27, 2006 (2:49 pm)

13.50 1/4 mile 4.6 mustang gt cooled air kit and a jet chip/offroad h pipe on street tires

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