New Bilsteins, still bumpy
Hey folks,
My old shocks were crapped out, at 150,000. I know I should have replaced them before now, but what are ya gonna do? Hard bumps, bouncing of the wheels on big bumps, loose traction on bumps, etc.
Replaced with Bilstein 4600's. 24-029025 and 24-029032 for the part numbers.
Initially, truck was MUCH better as you can imagine. Much smoother, taking on the smaller bumps very nicely. After a couple hundred miles I noticed that it took the large bumps like my old shocks.
The wheels bounce multiple times when i hit a large bump, and it causes control issues, especially when hitting multiple bumps in a row. The back end will try to come around when I hit medium to large bumps going around a curve. Very scary.
I DAGS, most likely cause would be worn springs.
Took it to my suspension guy, he agreed with the multiple bouncing wheels on large bumps, but he'd never seen anything like it, especially with new shocks. Especially with a higher grade shock like a Bilstein. If a vehicle had that symptom, he would suggest new shocks. He knows his stuff, he said the springs don't appear to be sagging, and should be alright even after 14 years and 150,000mi. Truck is an '02. Only other things he saw while he was looking was driver front upper ball joint could be replaced.
Alright, any ideas?
Thanks
Sooner A
02 RCSB 4.3 to 5.3 swap with an EBAY CAI.