Shock question
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Shock question
I recently changed to Eibach Pro springs. Love the look and the handling. However, as I previously posted in another thread a couple weeks back, I now have a 'problem' with what I think is under dampening of the rear. Going over 'bumps' at speeds of 10-35mph produce a loud jarring bang type of noise from the rear (and I've check everything out and see no problems - also, the bump stops were all trimmed 1 inch with the spring change). After researching and reading other posts (and magazines, etc.) I think the problem may be that the rear shocks are not beefy enough to handle the increased spring rate of the Eibachs (although based on a couple responses from others on this forum, I may be one of the only ones (with Eibachs) experiencing this?! Hmmmm.....
Anyway, I'm thinking about replacing the rear shocks and have found that there are really only a couple of alternatives (Koni sports or Tokico). I've pretty much decided on the Koni's......but......will I be doing any harm by only replacing the rear? I really don't have the $$$ to spend on all 4 right now and want to try and resolve the problem in the rear with the thought of replacing the front probably next spring.
Your feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
Anyway, I'm thinking about replacing the rear shocks and have found that there are really only a couple of alternatives (Koni sports or Tokico). I've pretty much decided on the Koni's......but......will I be doing any harm by only replacing the rear? I really don't have the $$$ to spend on all 4 right now and want to try and resolve the problem in the rear with the thought of replacing the front probably next spring.
Your feedback is appreciated. Thanks.
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I know it's been almost 8 years on this thread, but I just got a used 2004 RX-8 MT with almost 80k miles and mine does that too. But the thing is, I have stock suspension and it only does it if I have any extra weight or someone else riding with me. If anyone else has figured out why it sounds like a bang or the rear bottoming out, please let me know. Thanks.
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I know it's been almost 8 years on this thread, but I just got a used 2004 RX-8 MT with almost 80k miles and mine does that too. But the thing is, I have stock suspension and it only does it if I have any extra weight or someone else riding with me. If anyone else has figured out why it sounds like a bang or the rear bottoming out, please let me know. Thanks.
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The stock shocks last a good while being a gas oil design. But its possible that yours has finally seen their day. I would go ahead and replace them. There isn't much else that would cause that jarring but a bad shock.
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