1996 Isuzu Rodeo Question Front Shock Absorbers

Tiny
BRADYANDHISBIKE
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  • 1996 ISUZU RODEO
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
My recently had new shock absorbers put on, front and back, but the front end suspension is horrible. There is barely any downwards travel in the front, if any.

I feel every bump and was wondering how I could fix it.

I order my parts from my grandfather's store, is it possible he sent me the wrong shock size in the front?

Thanks!
Thursday, May 27th, 2010 AT 10:50 AM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi bradyandhisbike,

Try bumping the vehicle manually and if it is stiff, then you might have one that is too hard for your use.
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Monday, May 31st, 2010 AT 7:59 AM
Tiny
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Yeah, there is virtually no travel. When I bump it down the only vertical movement is actually in the tires compressing. I had a friend press down hard on the car while I was under it and the shocks moved a centimete, if that.
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Monday, May 31st, 2010 AT 10:16 AM

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