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gas shocks or normal shocks 200 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be khaled on  Mon Nov 20 17:44 CST 2000 [RELATED]

I have heavy load rear gas shocks which rise the car and effect the handling , i asking what kind of shocks the install on my car , thank you







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Re: gas shocks or normal shocks 200 1986

posted by  someone claiming to be Chip Hewette on  Tue Nov 21 07:01 CST 2000 [RELATED]

Shocks should not affect ride height. Perhaps the part is not the correct length, and is forcing the rear axle assembly away from the body.

The correct shock function feels great, and incorrect shock valving results in a too stiff or too soft ride.






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