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Old 03-06-2012, 08:25 PM
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Default Front shock replacement\retorquing????

Ok I replaced my front shocks a few days ago. wanted to double check the nuts today since it was nice out. both the tops on the front were loose(now i didn't have access to a jackstand but checked them anyways. both appeared to be loose so i tightened then went over the speed bumps in my parking lot and its worse than ever...... I'm not sure if i effed something up but does it make a big difference if on a jackstand or not? can over tightening make it feel like you have no shocks at all?

I feel like such a noob now......lol
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Old 03-07-2012, 06:07 AM
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Old 03-07-2012, 07:58 AM
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Default Re: Front shock replacement\retorquing????

mine loosened as well. i knew i needed to check them, so i saw that they were loose (just a little) and tightened them. been fine ever since.

you're gonna think i'm crazy but i didn't jack mine up at all - was lazy that day. i could get to everything easy enough.

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Old 03-07-2012, 06:22 PM
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Rush hour bump.... literally Goes over potholes and other small things fine but when i come down off the speed bumps in my parking lot the front drivers side thunks and dips excessively (2 - 3 times).....
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