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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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so i found out it wasnt my exhaust. it was the rears shocks most likely. so for now i raised the springs 1 inch to help with alot of the bumps. wat kind of shocks do u guys reccomend for the back and how can i make sure that a shock is actually broken
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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archemedes street rep is low. keep going
if the shock is broke it will move around especially with the car jacked up. I like KYB and Edelbrock shocks personally
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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wat do u mean move around? cuz when i drive the car it feels like it moves ALL around
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:17 PM
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archemedes street rep is low. keep going
grab the shock while the rear is in the air, if it's broke you can physically move it. Check that it's not just a bad mount or bushing also
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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does the car have to be jacked up under the frame and not axle than?
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Old Aug 27, 2007 | 08:44 PM
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got the new lights on will take pics later after i wash it.
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