Suspension
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Le Mans Master
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
Suspension Advice
Changed 4 shocks last weekend on my 85. Rides better, but still jumps around quite a bit and feels like I hit a 2x4 when going over some cracks in the road. Is it more likely the front or the rear bushings that you would think need work. They all look fine even though 25 yrs old.
Last edited by Cruisinfanatic; May 15, 2010 at 05:37 PM.
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How old are your tires? I'm just guessing here but maybe their rubber is pretty hard. I would check your tire pressure too, maybe under or over inflated. I changed my shocks from Monroe Sensa-Tracs to Bilsteins and thought it would make a greater improvement than it did.
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Changed 4 shocks last weekend on my 85. Rides better, but still jumps around quite a bit and feels like I hit a 2x4 when going over some cracks in the road. Is it more likely the front or the rear bushings that you would think need work. They all look fine even though 25 yrs old.
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From: Clifton Park, NY ............Clearwater, FL ... 85 Original Owner
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From: lexington ky
I put monroes on about 2 months ago. 1800 miles, they have sofened up quite alot. they were stiffer when I first put them on. other forum members think they are junk. They have soften the ride too much for me, but they are still 10 times better than worn out bilstiens.
