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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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What would cause my car to feel like its suspension is not working and all bumps,holes, ruts, etc... are going through the chassis and steering wheel.
I just bought new Bilstein HD's but have only put the rears in.Maybe having old and new shocks at the same time would cause this?
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 09:28 PM
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do you refer to a shaking or a sharp load going into the steering wheel? I found subframe connectors helped isolate the suspension from the chassis...allowing the suspension to work better. I still get some juddering of the body.
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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Check your tire pressure, if its too high you will feel like you being jolted on every bump, not to mention that the wandering/darting is worse. 30 cold/34 hot for 275-40-17. This solved a lot of my probs. Hope it helps.
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Old Jun 23, 2006 | 06:55 PM
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Thanks guy's. I never thought to check my tire pressure, will do tomorrow.
SFC have been on my list for a while. I guess i'll pick a set up. I think I will go with a set of UMI 2-point connectors (bolt-on).
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