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ralegen · 04-21-2006, 05:15 PM

I know I have bad shocks. I have a 98 2.5 and I have replaced shocks on an older altima before. I know the symptoms of worn out shocks, and I literally "feel" them when I drive my box. With the altima, driving over a speed bump at about 5 mph (when the tire meets the other end), felt like driving over a pot hole at 55mph. Major "clunck" feeling, as if your frame hit the floor.

Another test to see if your shocks are worn out is to push down on the body above the tire. If the car springs Up and stays there, then your shocks are good. However, if you see a bit of bouncing of your body, then your shocks are bad. Caution when you do this, as you dont want to leave any dents in your fender!

I have yet to do the test on mine because I KNOW I need some new ones.

I rented a truck over the weekend recently; it was a brand new dodge ram. Drove it to Vegas, and I could feeeel the newness of the suspension. Even though it was a different class of vehicles, trust me, it felt good. I know my box can feel the same way. Why don't we start a BULK buy for shocks?!

04-21-2006, 05:15 PM	#19
ralegen Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orange County Posts: 116	I know I have bad shocks. I have a 98 2.5 and I have replaced shocks on an older altima before. I know the symptoms of worn out shocks, and I literally "feel" them when I drive my box. With the altima, driving over a speed bump at about 5 mph (when the tire meets the other end), felt like driving over a pot hole at 55mph. Major "clunck" feeling, as if your frame hit the floor. Another test to see if your shocks are worn out is to push down on the body above the tire. If the car springs Up and stays there, then your shocks are good. However, if you see a bit of bouncing of your body, then your shocks are bad. Caution when you do this, as you dont want to leave any dents in your fender! I have yet to do the test on mine because I KNOW I need some new ones. I rented a truck over the weekend recently; it was a brand new dodge ram. Drove it to Vegas, and I could feeeel the newness of the suspension. Even though it was a different class of vehicles, trust me, it felt good. I know my box can feel the same way. Why don't we start a BULK buy for shocks?!