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Jun 25, 2006 | 09:12 PM

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Shock bounce

I installed QA1 12 way adj shocks ion the car today. now I have a bounce issue. the car going over nomal bumps bounces when im inside the car. I was told the shock may need alittle bit to get them selves adjusted but im not sure. Any one else herd of or have this problem and a solution?

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Jun 25, 2006 | 11:14 PM

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What setting adjustment do you have them on?

Jun 25, 2006 | 11:37 PM

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it seems to be to low on 4

Jun 26, 2006 | 11:09 PM

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i herd set em at 1?

Jun 27, 2006 | 12:05 AM

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Its a drag shock, not a street shock. Adjusting it might help, but I wouldnt expect a drastic change.

Jun 27, 2006 | 01:19 AM

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thanks, should i change springs then?

Jun 27, 2006 | 11:36 AM

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thanks, should i change springs then?

Going to a softer spring would help, but then youll just bottom out the suspension more. Its the shocks that need to be changed.

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Jun 27, 2006 | 01:24 PM

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Going to a softer spring would help, but then youll just bottom out the suspension more. Its the shocks that need to be changed.

I agree with Donaimian, that's the nature of drag shocks. They are not much of a shock at all. They are designed to let the chassis move around and transfer weight. That requires them to not have very good damping characteristics. Softer springs may help a little, but getting some proper shocks on the car would be the right solution. Sorry that you had to find that out the expensive way.

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Jun 27, 2006 | 06:09 PM

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naw I wont change em i just wanted to kno

Jun 28, 2006 | 07:46 AM

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if you set them low enough, 2 or 3 the boucyness should go away and it will be like riding on the stock shocks. There is nothing wrong with these shocks, they can drive like the stock shocks or be used for good weight transfer...

Jun 28, 2006 | 11:06 AM

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lol im testing my car out today and trying to find the right setting! around town driving its ok but once i get on the highway its just bouncing all over the place, any1 give is advice as to where to start?