Guest paintshop Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 ok guys first things first...i ordered KYB gr-2 gas shocks for the pathy, my question is what else should i have replaced while im down there? i want this thing as comfy as possible and as firm as possible. what are your thoughts? PS im looking for an OEM feel im not going to be wheelieing any time soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 I know a lot of people prefer to run poly bushes in their suspension, but you really wouldn't be tearing into any of that just changing the shocks. I'd say change the shocks and go from there -- after that maybe re-index your torsion bars or swap out the rear coils for something with less sag? (if thats even a problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 You might want to take a peek at the condition of your compression rods and swaybar bushings, check the tie rods and ball joints for play, that kinda stuff. Just poke around, make a list, and gradually start replacing worn components. If something doesn't seem right, snap a pic and ask away. I guarantee someone here has seen and dealt with it before. BTW, The compression rods (linking the lower control arm to the frame) wear through if the bushings are spent. A few folks here, myself included, ran around on dangerously worn comp rods before we noticed and replaced them. Worth a look-see while you're there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 BTW, The compression rods (linking the lower control arm to the frame) wear through if the bushings are spent. A few folks here, myself included, ran around on dangerously worn comp rods before we noticed and replaced them. Worth a look-see while you're there. did they (it) rattle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paintshop Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 guys i just changed my rear shocks, but there still a " thud" sound when i hit bump's..any idea's what that thud could be? my next plan is to swap out the springs and put fresh sprinf mounts in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted March 15, 2006 Share Posted March 15, 2006 did they (it) rattle? Yes, when you hit bumps you'll usually hear it knocking around. guys i just changed my rear shocks, but there still a " thud" sound when i hit bump's..any idea's what that thud could be? my next plan is to swap out the springs and put fresh sprinf mounts in I'd check to see if the exhaust is maybe hitting something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Check your swaybar end links too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Don't forget those nasty rear link bushings. Most folks complain about wandering when these go, but mine just thuds. I know they should be replaced. I've had the poly bushings for nearly a year, but I wanted my garage finished first, then I had to help my son-in-law get his Mustang fixed, then it was his sister's Monte Carlo ... I'm not sure what's next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paintshop Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 guys i just spent some money on MOOG bushings...tell me if i have the right cocktail for a firm suspension upper control arm bushing kit part# k9209 lower control arm bushing kit part# k9546 sway bar link kit rear suspension upper and lower part# k90038 sway bar link kit front suspension k9222 sway bar f/m bushing kit front part# k9582 - front part# k9969- rear i dont need you guys to look up part number's lol...just tell me if i have everything i need.. oh i also i have KYB mono for the front and KYB gr-2 for rear -bounce- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 That looks like a good start for sure. Have you cctuall verified if any of these are worn out? Chances are, they're probably toast though if you have many miles on the truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 A simpler cocktail would be Rancho RS9000 shocks all the way around with the knob turned up to 9... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb33 Posted March 18, 2006 Share Posted March 18, 2006 ok, i also heard "thuds" comming from what i thought was my suspension. It turned out to be my spare tire carrier. I had to replace the bushings, and that fixed the sound. I too also thought this was something either contacting in the suspension, or flat out bottoming out (highly unlikely but i thought i would check every possibility). So here is a link from an earlier post about changing out the bushings. LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest paintshop Posted March 19, 2006 Share Posted March 19, 2006 yea i have about 155k on the dash!! im gonna have a guy at midas do it on the side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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