Where to Mount shock absorbers on front suspension?
However, more often than not, this isn’t always the case. So, if your suspension travels straight up and down (typically only seen on Ford Twin Traction Beam or the Chevy Independent Front Suspension), then you would want to mount the shock really far outboard, near the ball joints, and as close to vertical as possible.
Where are the shocks located on a Land Cruiser?
Some vehicles (early model Land Cruisers, etc.) have their rear shocks mounted at about a 30-degree inward (inward = leaning toward the differential, not forward or aft-ward) angle, while others have their shocks mounted at a 20 degree angle or so forward and/or aft ward of the rear axle (e.g. Chevy, Jeep CJ’s, etc.).
Can a worn shock absorber cause uneven tire wear?
Another symptom of worn shock absorbers is uneven tire wear. As your shocks become worn they won’t allow your tires to make consistent contact with the road surface which can lead to uneven tire wear or cupping on your tires. Your shocks keep your tires planted to the road.
What happens when shocks and struts get worn down?
Your shocks and struts are designed to absorb the impact of potholes while allowing minimal force to enter the cabin of your car. As shocks and struts get worn down though they won’t be able to absorb the impacts from potholes as well and that force will be transmitted throughout the car.
However, more often than not, this isn’t always the case. So, if your suspension travels straight up and down (typically only seen on Ford Twin Traction Beam or the Chevy Independent Front Suspension), then you would want to mount the shock really far outboard, near the ball joints, and as close to vertical as possible.
Some vehicles (early model Land Cruisers, etc.) have their rear shocks mounted at about a 30-degree inward (inward = leaning toward the differential, not forward or aft-ward) angle, while others have their shocks mounted at a 20 degree angle or so forward and/or aft ward of the rear axle (e.g. Chevy, Jeep CJ’s, etc.).
What kind of noise does rear suspension make?
Note if the noise starts at low speed, whether it’s accompanied by a thunk or vibration you can feel, if it goes away or gets worse when you speed up, and what type of noise it is: squealing and thumping are common. Go to the parking lot, and start driving around in large circles at 15 to 20 mph.
Can a blown shock cause a car to lower sitting height?
A blown shock may cause an overcompression of the spring and lower sitting height. A blown shock doesn’t have a direct impact on height, but it will make a car react poorly in bad road conditions. The easiest way to diagnose spring problems is by pushing down on the trunk of the car or truck, releasing, and listen to how the suspension reacts.