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Old 21-11-2006, 12:04 PM   #1
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Default Shocks Gone or not?

Well about 3 months ago i got my suspension done at Tyrepower in Melton.

my setup is

King Superlows (front & back)
Monroe GT Gas (all round)

Sits fairly well, am very happy with the back but the front sits way too high for my liking. Would it be worth while maybe getting the fronts compressed? or will this just make the front sit lower than the back.






Also ive noticed that when going over bumps it is very bouncy. With a full car load there isn't much bounce before its hitting the bump stops and makes the ride very bumpy. Could this mean my shocks are dead?

Any suggestions would be helpful.

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Old 21-11-2006, 12:32 PM   #2
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Also ive noticed that when going over bumps it is very bouncy. With a full car load there isn't much bounce before its hitting the bump stops and makes the ride very bumpy. Could this mean my shocks are dead?


"bouncy" or soft? Monroes aren't the best shocks for sure. If they are "dead" then they will take more oscillations for the suspension to settle. If your ride is "bumpy" (as in you feel every bump in the road). then its possibly related to having stiff springs. Go for better shocks. Many go for Koni but you will pay good $'s for them.
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Old 21-11-2006, 01:43 PM   #3
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I just had king ss lows and monroe shocks installed and i find the same thing, any bump and it feels like it bounces for quite a while like a little shockwave! just think its the result of the suspension package!
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Old 21-11-2006, 01:48 PM   #4
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I have lows and gabriel lowered shocks, i dont get bouncing, just nice soak up of bumps.
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