VX's BUMPY RIDE?!?!

[J A M E 5 W A T T 5]

I've owned my VX for about two months now and there is so much that I absolutely love about it -- the good looks, rarity, low cost (I paid 12.5k for a crisp Ebony w/ 65k from Pennsylvania)...however, the thing that is absolutely bugging me to the point of considering getting rid of it is its bumpy ride -- driving this bad boy to NYC leaves me getting tossed around the front seat! Are there any suspension/shock modifications/upgrades that are out there to cure this problem? I appreciate all of your replies and help in advance!

[Francesco Rizzo]

do a site search or internet search for rancho rs9000x shocks, they are adjustable so you can decide how fast you want to turn, or how much dirt you want to play in. There is even a remote control so you can adjust on the fly, but people talk about it having leaking issues and not working great. I keep mine at the softest setting all the time.. it makes my truck ride a lil bounce, but I love it

[thebear54]

As far as I know(which sometimes ain't much ) the stock shocks are adjustable up to a point to give you a softer ride. You are not going to get a a "Caddy" ride from a VX not matter what you put on but the Ranchos are a good bet.
John

[VX crazy]

Are you running stock tires and wheels? Stock tires are more likely to exhibit this behavior. Have you experimented up and down with air pressure? This can make a huge difference but this an enthusiast's vehicle, not a cushmobile.

[Green Dragon]

I am lifted with stock shocks & running 265-75-16 MTs not a great combo for a soft ride. However, the ride is very confortable and I attribute this in part to cutting off the Triangular portion of the rear bumper stops.

[StormTROOPER]

Crazy's right, definitely an enthusiast's vehicle. No rear visibilty and the driver is practically sitting on the rear wheels,(hence the rocking horse ride) but there are ways to improve (but not totally illiminate) these design sacrifices.......rear view camera and better shocks and tires, a small price to pay to drive a classic.