New project - shocks

[Grant Lenahan]

yes, shocks can seize. Its rare, but in some apps, old Bilsteins did it regularly ( there was a big side-load on that suspension design).

Look for other issues. 40k is nto a lot

Grant

On Aug 4, 2010, at 7:37 PM, Al S wrote:

> Thanks to all who have replied.
> The shocks that are now in place have about 40k on them. Total on car is 
> about 220k.
> When I push the car in a downward motion, the front hardly moves on the 
> passenger side and both sides of the rear go down and then settles ok. No up 
> and down bounce. I weigh 250 so the car should move some.
> 
> I am concerned about the pass. front, very little movement.  IMHO when 
> shocks get weak and don't support because they have lost their oil/gas, the 
> shaft should move up and down very easily. Same with the springs, they 
> should get weaker as they age. Can a shock freeze?
> I don't hear any clunking or squishing as they deflect and return to normal 
> height.
> 
> Al
> 
> --------------------------------------------------
> From: "Huw Powell" <audi at humanspeakers.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 04, 2010 11:09 AM
> To: "Al S" <streichea001 at hawaii.rr.com>
> Cc: <Quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Re: New project - shocks
> 
>> That's funny, because I just got a "new" 88 90Q and I'd forgotten how soft 
>> they ride "stock".  I hear the bridge expansion joints, but I don't feel 
>> them.
>> 
>> One of the first projects I have to attack is swapping the lower 
>> springs/Bilsteins/50s on 15s over from my "old" 89 90Q to get the ride 
>> "quality" I prefer.
>> 
>> On 8/4/2010 1:47 PM, Al S wrote:
>>> '90 80 non-Q, 2WD
>>> 
>>> Now that I have replaced the sway bar links, the ride isn't as smooth as 
>>> I would like.
>>> Any suggestions for shocks that offer a nice soft ride for an older 
>>> couple.
>>> I have looked at Monroe's Sena-trac , "ultimate comfort with added 
>>> control".
>>> They also have gas charged shocks, economy types.
>>> 
>>> Anyone have any experience with any brand that offers good handling with 
>>> a good smooth ride?
>>> Koni, Bilsteins are way out of my budget.
>>> Any help is greatly appreciated.
>>> 
>>> Al
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>> 
>> -- 
>> Huw Powell
>> 
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>> http://www.humanthoughts.org/
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