New shocks needed?

ninja10r · August 17th, 2009, 09:53 PM

120,000 miles and just installed H&R lowering springs. I think my rear shocks are bottoming out (if that makes since). Sounds like two hammers are hitting something in my trunk when i go over big humps in the road. So... new shocks sound about right????

GreenFaleen · August 17th, 2009, 09:58 PM

yeah shocks normally wear out around 75k miles, and putting the extra stress of lowering springs will kill a weak strut fast, if you can get some upgraded ones, not sure how low you are but you can kill a brand new OEM strut with springs pretty quickly

stephen · August 17th, 2009, 11:08 PM

Replacing the shocks should help reduce suspension travel, but it would seem that you may need a different shock to compensate for the car being lowered.

ninja10r · August 19th, 2009, 02:23 AM

I put H&R sport springs on which is about 1.75'' lowered. Would a pair of tokico HP series shocks do the trick for my lowered suspension? Also, would it lower it anymore or is the ride height only based on the springs??? I really don't want it to go down anymore bc then the rear would sit lower than the front. Thanks for the help.

stephen · August 19th, 2009, 10:33 AM

If the new shocks are gas charged they could raise the car a little bit, but yes the springs mostly determine the ride height.

I don't know what type would be suitable for a lowered car.

goren813 · August 19th, 2009, 10:58 AM

I have the HP's and they work great, they have taken nicely to my car, which is 1.75" lower than stock (measured at the side skirt). Shocks won't change the ride height much if at all. I would also get caster/camber plates if you haven't already.

ninja10r · August 19th, 2009, 04:04 PM

Thanks. I already got the CC plates. I know I will have to replace the struts as well but just taking it one step at a time. I just wanted to make sure the rear would not drop anymore and look like its sagging compared to the front since i'm not doing struts at the same time.

ninja10r · August 19th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Alright, 2 new Tokico shocks on the way. Prob order the struts next week.

goren813 · August 20th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Good deal! You'll be happy. Post up or PM me if you want a write-up for the install.

ninja10r · August 20th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Thanks man but I'll be taking it to the shop I always go to. I'm currently moving out of my house and about to leave for the Army so I don't have a lot of spare time to be working on the car. It will take those guys no time to throw in the shocks and their labor prices are fair.

itschristorres8 · August 21st, 2009, 01:24 AM

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goren813 · August 21st, 2009, 11:56 AM

Originally Posted by ninja10r

Thanks man but I'll be taking it to the shop I always go to. I'm currently moving out of my house and about to leave for the Army so I don't have a lot of spare time to be working on the car. It will take those guys no time to throw in the shocks and their labor prices are fair.

Well then get it done and take some pics!

ninja10r · August 21st, 2009, 07:21 PM

Will do. Got an appointment to get my windows tinted next week also. So i'll probably take pics after all that.

ninja10r · August 25th, 2009, 01:24 PM

New shocks installed. They feel great. Gives the car a comfortable ride and no more loud hammer noise coming from the trunk when hitting bumps in the road.

mustangjeff1997 · August 25th, 2009, 01:36 PM

Good deal. I replaced my shocks/struts on my Mustang at about the same milage and it made a world of difference. I need to pretty soon on my car now though...

goren813 · August 25th, 2009, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by ninja10r

New shocks installed. They feel great. Gives the car a comfortable ride and no more loud hammer noise coming from the trunk when hitting bumps in the road.

Good to hear.

August 17th, 2009, 09:53 PM	#1
ninja10r Regular 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	New shocks needed? 120,000 miles and just installed H&R lowering springs. I think my rear shocks are bottoming out (if that makes since). Sounds like two hammers are hitting something in my trunk when i go over big humps in the road. So... new shocks sound about right???? __________________ I love my toys! 2010 Camaro SS 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 17th, 2009, 09:58 PM	#2
GreenFaleen MM's Resident Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.001@113 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 9,906 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 1 reviews	yeah shocks normally wear out around 75k miles, and putting the extra stress of lowering springs will kill a weak strut fast, if you can get some upgraded ones, not sure how low you are but you can kill a brand new OEM strut with springs pretty quickly __________________ Scion Tc Turbo - 9psi 297whp 287wtq 2500lbs :p MM 4 Banger club: Senior Ricer NCMM #9 "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Last edited by GreenFaleen; August 17th, 2009 at 11:20 PM.

August 19th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#4
ninja10r Regular 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	I put H&R sport springs on which is about 1.75'' lowered. Would a pair of tokico HP series shocks do the trick for my lowered suspension? Also, would it lower it anymore or is the ride height only based on the springs??? I really don't want it to go down anymore bc then the rear would sit lower than the front. Thanks for the help. __________________ I love my toys! 2010 Camaro SS 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 19th, 2009, 10:58 AM	#6
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,412 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the HP's and they work great, they have taken nicely to my car, which is 1.75" lower than stock (measured at the side skirt). Shocks won't change the ride height much if at all. I would also get caster/camber plates if you haven't already. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

August 19th, 2009, 04:04 PM	#7
ninja10r Regular 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. I already got the CC plates. I know I will have to replace the struts as well but just taking it one step at a time. I just wanted to make sure the rear would not drop anymore and look like its sagging compared to the front since i'm not doing struts at the same time. __________________ I love my toys! 2010 Camaro SS 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 17th, 2009, 11:08 PM	#3
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	Replacing the shocks should help reduce suspension travel, but it would seem that you may need a different shock to compensate for the car being lowered.

August 19th, 2009, 10:33 AM	#5
stephen Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	If the new shocks are gas charged they could raise the car a little bit, but yes the springs mostly determine the ride height. I don't know what type would be suitable for a lowered car.

August 19th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#8
ninja10r Regular 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alright, 2 new Tokico shocks on the way. Prob order the struts next week. __________________ I love my toys! 2010 Camaro SS 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 20th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#9
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,412 iTrader: 0 reviews	Good deal! You'll be happy. Post up or PM me if you want a write-up for the install. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

August 20th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#10
ninja10r Regular 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks man but I'll be taking it to the shop I always go to. I'm currently moving out of my house and about to leave for the Army so I don't have a lot of spare time to be working on the car. It will take those guys no time to throw in the shocks and their labor prices are fair. __________________ I love my toys! 2010 Camaro SS 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 21st, 2009, 01:24 AM	#11
itschristorres8 Banned 00 V6 & 09 GT 13.37@104.4mph--BONE stock GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: south florida Posts: 15,859 iTrader: 2 reviews	lakewood 70/30s and 50/50s __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Acmillr loves me

August 21st, 2009, 07:21 PM	#13
ninja10r Regular 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	Will do. Got an appointment to get my windows tinted next week also. So i'll probably take pics after all that. __________________ I love my toys! 2010 Camaro SS 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

August 25th, 2009, 01:24 PM	#14
ninja10r Regular 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 60 iTrader: 0 reviews	New shocks installed. They feel great. Gives the car a comfortable ride and no more loud hammer noise coming from the trunk when hitting bumps in the road. __________________ I love my toys! 2010 Camaro SS 2007 Kawasaki ZX-10R

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