How do you know if your shocks are bad in the back?
You’ll notice the front end of your vehicle rising while the rear “squats” during hard acceleration. Tires bouncing excessively. After hitting a bump, you can feel a tire (or tires) reacting or “bouncing” for a time. You may also hear a clunking noise.
Why does my car bounce when I hit a bump?
If you hear these noises when going over a bump or crack, it is likely that the shock absorber has lost its strength. This will allow the springs to potentially hit the chassis of your vehicle, or other components around it.
Why does my rear end sway when I hit a bump?
One thing I cant stress enough on is the long bolt for the lateral arm on the rearward side of the knuckles must be tightened with the suspension at ride height otherwise it will flex too much when the car is at ride height and tear the bushing.
Why do the wheels bounce in my GMC Truck?
I have had a bad bounce in the rear of my truck for a long time, so bad im embarrassed to give anyone a ride. I need some opinions/help on what in my rear axle could cause it to make my wheels “bounce”, the wheels move up and down, not wobble side to side. Things i have done/replaced in order.
What causes my rear axle to bounce up and down?
I need some opinions/help on what in my rear axle could cause it to make my wheels “bounce”, the wheels move up and down, not wobble side to side. Things i have done/replaced in order. And it still has a bounce, feels like am driving down a dirt road with pot holes all the time.
Why does my car bounce when I brake?
If the rear end bounces up, your rear struts or shocks are the culprit and need replacing. If the nose dips down when you brake, your front struts or shocks are the problem. Now take the car on the road.
What should I do if my rear end bounce?
The easiest way to test shocks is through their daily performance, but can also be determined via a “bounce test”. In a deserted parking lot, start with the car idling. Accelerate hard and quickly brake hard. If the rear end bounces up, your rear struts or shocks are the culprit and need replacing.
I have had a bad bounce in the rear of my truck for a long time, so bad im embarrassed to give anyone a ride. I need some opinions/help on what in my rear axle could cause it to make my wheels “bounce”, the wheels move up and down, not wobble side to side. Things i have done/replaced in order.
I need some opinions/help on what in my rear axle could cause it to make my wheels “bounce”, the wheels move up and down, not wobble side to side. Things i have done/replaced in order. And it still has a bounce, feels like am driving down a dirt road with pot holes all the time.