Hi I've just had 2 new rear shocks fitted to my vw polo (2011) as it failed mot , apparently one was severely leaking . my suspension now seems very bouncy is it likely a garage could of fitted something wrong ? Or is it more likely in my head . any thoughts ?
New shock absorbers
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Shouldn't new shocks make things less bouncy? Shock absorbers lose their effectiveness at dampening movement as they get older.
Did they bolt up both ends of the new shocks?
Did they bolt up both ends of the new shocks?
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I think the OP is now feeling his suspension working properly again, rather than more bouncy!
It's nigh on impossible to fit these incorrectly, top mount and then bolt through the axle.
For sure, a completely nackered shock means the car is partially airborne on that side.
John
It's nigh on impossible to fit these incorrectly, top mount and then bolt through the axle.
For sure, a completely nackered shock means the car is partially airborne on that side.
John
The very role of shock absorbers (dampers) is to reduce rebound....when you hit a bump, the springs compress. If you didn't restrict the spring returning to its normal length you'd be airborne......this is what the shocks do. They have no effect on ride height or spring behaviour when it compresses.
Its possible to fit the incorrect shock - so long as it physically fits - but I wouldn't expect to find what you are experiencing!
Who fitted the new shocks?
John
Its possible to fit the incorrect shock - so long as it physically fits - but I wouldn't expect to find what you are experiencing!
Who fitted the new shocks?
John
Two or three full movements and the shocks are at their top performance....if there is a problem here (which I doubt) its possible that the wrong shocks have been fitted.
Essentially, the shock rating depends on the weight of the car - or at least the unsprung weight at each corner.
John
Essentially, the shock rating depends on the weight of the car - or at least the unsprung weight at each corner.
John
They are certainly at the budget end of the market - almost ridiculously cheap!
However, they have to conform to a certain standard and as they are new I would have thought they are ok.
The Polo is a pretty lightweight car so maybe it would benefit more from Monroe, Koni or whatever....I don't really know. The shock test is to depress the corner of the car and then release - it shouldn't bounce more than 1 1/2 times. How you are meant to compress the corner isn't explained!
Your tyre pressures aren't too high, are they?
John
However, they have to conform to a certain standard and as they are new I would have thought they are ok.
The Polo is a pretty lightweight car so maybe it would benefit more from Monroe, Koni or whatever....I don't really know. The shock test is to depress the corner of the car and then release - it shouldn't bounce more than 1 1/2 times. How you are meant to compress the corner isn't explained!
Your tyre pressures aren't too high, are they?
John
Yes go back. I stand by my original assessment that something's not bolted up.
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