need vx for comparison of shocks

[garfull]

im considering changing the rear shocks on the vx. although its really hard for me to tell if they are worn. it rides really rough on bumpy roads and freeways. although it doesnt undulate like an older car would with a blown shock. if i have the rear door open and jump bounce the rear it wont keep bouncing either. but again the ride it far rougher than i would think it should be. ive been in sports cars with very harsh suspension and its very close to that.

a perfect example for those in the area. 880 north from fruitvale to 5th st, 2nd lane, the vx's rear doesnt absorb any of the road imperfections. it doesnt bounce but almost goes up and down like it is directly connected to the frame.

i bought the vx used with 90k miles on it, now 115k, a couple years back and it still has the oem shocks. so im asking if anyone local to the ca bay area, east bay preferred, wouldn't mind me driving or even sitting in your vx for a comparison.

pm me. thx.

[phines]

Sounds like you have perfectly good shocks. The VX is a sportscar trapped in an SUV's body.
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Lovely Wendie99

[tom4bren]

Your tires can have a huge impact on ride quality. It's usually a trade for performance .vs. ride. Try to air down slightly to see if it helps. Of course this is a trade off as well. Airing down will sacrifice mpg & tire wear. If airing down helps then the next time you buy new skins, look for something with a softer sidewall.

[garfull]

yeah ive got the tire pressure just right so that the ride is bearable and the mpgs doesnt go too far down. it was the first thing i did when i got the vx.

ive recently had lower back problems so the rough ride is not good. with winter around the corner i want to make sure the long 3 hr drives to tahoe are as comfortable as i can make it.

[nfpgasmask]

yeah ive got the tire pressure just right so that the ride is bearable and the mpgs doesnt go too far down. it was the first thing i did when i got the vx.

ive recently had lower back problems so the rough ride is not good. with winter around the corner i want to make sure the long 3 hr drives to tahoe are as comfortable as i can make it.

When you come to Tahoe, let use Reno boys know, maybe we can meet up.

Bart

[Hotsauce]

Your shocks are bad.

You can easily tell by removing one from the lower mount. You'll see it no longer has any gas charge.

Shocks don't last 100k miles. Even less in a short wheelbase truck with lots of polar weight.

John C.