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Want a smoother ride, Is this possible? |
jack20 |
Mar 22 2015, 11:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
I returned to a 914 after 32 yrs. I don't remember my last one, a 74, riding so rough.
This new 74 rattles my teeth. I did the old school bounce test on the fenders to check the shocks and it only bounced once. Is this a valid test on these cars? The PO did lower the front and that may account for some of the rough ride. Not sure how old the shocks are...could be original...yet they did pass the bounce test... Should I replace them for a better ride? Thanks, Jack |
JStroud |
Mar 23 2015, 08:25 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,463 Joined: 15-January 11 From: Galt, California Member No.: 12,594 Region Association: Northern California |
I was after the same thing a couple of years ago, replaced my shocks and struts, it helped but wasn't quite good enough. Then I changed my suspension bushings with the elephant racing setup.......oh my god, that was like night and day, such a better ride, made me wonder if I wasted my money replacing the shocks and struts.
Disconnect a shock or strut and see if your suspension moves freely, some of mine I could barely move by hand it was so stiff, after the elephant bushings I can move them up and down with one finger. Everyone automatically thinks shocks, check your bushings. Hoe this helps. |
jack20 |
Mar 23 2015, 11:46 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
I was after the same thing a couple of years ago, replaced my shocks and struts, it helped but wasn't quite good enough. Then I changed my suspension bushings with the elephant racing setup.......oh my god, that was like night and day, such a better ride, made me wonder if I wasted my money replacing the shocks and struts. Disconnect a shock or strut and see if your suspension moves freely, some of mine I could barely move by hand it was so stiff, after the elephant bushings I can move them up and down with one finger. Everyone automatically thinks shocks, check your bushings. Hoe this helps. Not sure what kind of shocks I have. PO had the car for 32 years so I'm assuming they're original. (Orange in color both shocks and struts) Thanks to all for chiming in. Jim, I will check the bushings first. Thanks! Jack |
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