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Rough ride

Tiny
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Six cylinder front wheel drive automatic 137,000 miles.

I have a problem with my rear suspension. It feels like the shocks are not working at all. That is to say they are hard and do not compress. It feels like I am riding on springs alone and it makes for an extremely rough ride. Can you give me a hint on where to look?
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Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 AT 3:16 PM

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Tiny
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If it was on springs alone it would be a bouncy feel.

Do you have electronic level control in back?
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009 AT 5:13 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it has automatic level control and yes it bounces. In fact it bounces so bad it lifts me off the seat.
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009 AT 2:19 PM
Tiny
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When you said: "they are hard and do not compress"
I took that completely opposite. So the shock absorbtion is weak.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/30961_les_2.jpg

You need to find out if the system is working and working correctly to start.

Do you need the specs to determine the ride height?
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Thursday, June 18th, 2009 AT 6:16 PM

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