Sounds like you have stiff shocks. Your description fits that of a gas charged shock which is not responsive over small bumps. Remeber that a Shock absorber is like a friction device that limits a springs tendency to cyclically compress and expand. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Apr 11, 2011 o godz. 18:18 Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> napisał(a): > I have an 88 Automatic Wolfsburg Edition Van with Bougue's (SP?) on > the front suspension and Koni Adjustable's on the rear. > > Before I replaced the the stock shocks with these the ride was very > bouncy and springy, now since the replacement over 4 years ago it > seems to have no bounce. > > Does this mean my springs are shot? When I get into the van and it's > does not move at all. If I hit a small bump it seems like the > between the shocks and springs nothing is compressing unless it's a > major bump. It appears as though I am feeling every little thing. > > I am just wondering because a friend has an 86 westy and his van > moves when you get into it, you can hear the springs flexing when > you get in, over bumps it seems more cushy and a nicer ride. > > Also I am wondering if I can put westy springs on my van from a junk > yard westy or syncro, will swapping my lower springs be a major > hassle? If so what will I need to do this? > > How will the ride change? > > Thanks for the thoughts. > > Rob > 88 Wolfsburg (Facing seats & pop up table) > Automatic > New York |
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