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  1. mavblazcad

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    I need help in getting a good shock. I replaced the rear springs with 4-leaps. The shocks on the car now may be bad, when driving and I hit a bump or dip it still like bottoms out. What is a GOOD shock to get. I don't want a soft ride, I want something with a little firmness. Also are there bump stops on the rear.
     
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  2. Craig Selvey

    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Yes...there should be bump stops.

    Any good quality shock should be fine: Monroe, KYB, etc.
     
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    if the car bottoms out with new...4 leaf springs...you have more than a bad shock problem...:yup:
     
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    Someone else mentioned in one of these threads before about Monroe shocks leaking from the seals long before they should. I witnessed this first-hand myself now, so this time I'm going with Gabriels.
     
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    Your girlfriends been doing your best friend....thats a pretty good shock.:rofl2:
    Sorry couldn't resist.

    I have gabriels and find them very good...
     
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  6. mavblazcad

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    Craig Can you tell where the bumps stop should be.
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    They are located just behind the rear tires, right above the axle mounted on the frame. They are rubber.
     
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    You can see them near the top of this image: [​IMG]
     
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    there's one just above the rear disc caliper...:yup:
     
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    Just adding to everyone else's posts, you should not even be close to needing the bumper pads! Are you carrying a lot of weight in the trunk? There is something that I'm missing here! :hmmm: Do you have wide tires on? :)
     
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    I'm running with a wider than stock tire.
     
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    I thought the same thing. No way are you hitting those or you have some REAL problems.
     
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    I'm running...275X60X15s...:yup:
     
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    I have to ask, but do you have lowering blocks on it?
     
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    I like the KYB's that I have on mine. :tiphat:
     
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