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MachinemanDavid Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:14 pm

I have a 73 SB that rides smooth with new ball joints and tie rod ends, Bushings, new tires and wheels, brakes etc. new shocks on back but not new shocks on front. BUT when I hit a bump ( at any speed ) or small hole, it sounds and feels like the thing is falling apart in the front and back. Any ideas on what it is ? Is there something else I need to replace ?

mjsanford08 Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:20 pm

sounds like a beetle to me ha. wish i could help you better than just saying slow down.

rzepko6194 Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:29 pm

What type of shocks do you have?

MachinemanDavid Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:33 pm

I have new standard shocks on the back but haven't replaced the front struts yet. They might be more work than I want to tackle.

Mikedrevguy Mon Nov 02, 2009 10:44 pm

check to see that the struts are securely mounted?

Get a manual, read it - read through the forum posts here - get the right tools, use some common sense - and you'll be just fine.



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