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Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:30 AM
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Harsh Feeling on rough roads

Well, Its starting to really bother me now. I am lowered with kyb gr-2's and B&G springs and I find the ride rough with the occasional banging and thumping and clunking over rough roads. It seems liek I have to cringe before i ride on a rough road and am starting to dislike it. Anything i can go?
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:33 AM
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Slow down on the bumpy roads.

[shameless plug]Also, buy some replacement rear shock mounts, see link in my sig. [/shamless plug]
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:45 AM
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Either grit your teeth and bear it or switch to softer springs.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 07:50 AM
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Softer springs would probably have the opposite effect since he is likely bottoming out.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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KYB GR2's are a very firm shock, Couple them with B&G springs which are extreamly stiff and you got yourself a very harsh ride.

Switch to Eibach, Progress or H&R's and things should get a bit smoother.
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Terran
Softer springs would probably have the opposite effect since he is likely bottoming out.
At some point you'll have to reach a compromise. I swapped out my Eibachs for CMS springs and my butt feels alot happier!
Old Sep 7, 2004 | 09:09 AM
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I dont understand how you guys can complain about a harsh ride like that...

I got ground controls....enough said... haha

try changing to H&Rs, or eibachs like others have said, or upgrade your struts...
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