 Bottomed-out shocks...good or bad? |
 Apr 28, 2009 - 3:15 PM
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So I'm driving on shocks that are leaking and will eventually get to the point (some may have already gotten there) where the shocks will bottom-out. Has anyone had this happen and driven around on them? What can I expect? I've got a new setup coming but I'm wondering how long I've got.
Right now, the ride height is crazy-low and it's a bit noisy but I can deal with annoying sounds and clunking...as long as it's not anything breaking/causing damage. Thanks in advance. -------------------- 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 1974 Datsun 260Z 1997 Subaru Legacy L Wagon Kind of missin' my Celica GT! Hit me up if you're ever in my area. I'm always down for a meet. |
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Apr 28, 2009 - 3:58 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 7, '07 From Portland, Oregon Currently Offline Reputation: 67 (96%) |
I drove around on blown rear shocks for a good year before I replaced them. Just take it easy over big dips and bumps, but generally, you're not looking at too major of a deal as long as you get them replaced soon. You said you're "crazy-low" though— are you riding on stock springs? If so, it sounds like your springs are broken. That's pretty bad times then and makes your suspension needs more urgent.
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