I have Koni struts. I want to know is there a way I can tell if my rear Koni's are blown. Lately, it seem the rear suspension has been kind of rough, rougher than normal. It would be real bouncy sometimes. Also, I would get weird sounding noises from the suspension. It's hard to explain, but it just doesn't sound right. Thanks.

 

I got the same problem with my rear Konis....Im gonna try changing all the shock bushings and upper mount

 

Interesting. Let me know if that will solve the problem. Thanks.

 

go to the back of the car, push down on the trunk. if your car noticbly rebounds then your they are shot

 

Also... jack it up and pull up on the accordian boots on thethe shock rod. Check for leaking oil, scored piston rod, etc.

While you're there check everything else out, like the upper rubber spring seat, the black plastic spring condom on the bottom coil, rubber bushings, etc...

-RMB

 

i remember my pop's 81 volvo had bad shocks and whenever we hit the smallest hill or pot hole, car would make this thunderous sound like it just hit the dam cement...i was like OUCH, continuous...all u hear is bang bang bang...well that was from inside the car...