Shocking

[beershark]

I have been assuming that the light feel / floating is more the setup but has occurred to me my suspension / shocks may be at the end of their life.

I believe the whole package was fitted in 2005 but has only done around 20-25,000 miles since - a combination of a couple of tracks and regular commuting / long drives.

How long would shocks normally last?




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Rob

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

A lot longer than 20-25,000 miles!!

 

[beershark]

Thats what I was thinking..... So, must be down to the geo!

Bit of a naive question, but apart from the general feel of the car which degrades slowly over time, is there a particular way you can tell if the shocks have had it?

There naturally very stiff so the old 'bounce test' wont work!

 

[Richard_Hamilton]

Geo, tyres, suspension bushes, ........

Symptoms of worn shockers are excessive roll in cornering, nose dive in braking/squat on acceleration, and 'wheel skipping' on bumps in corners. Difficult to tell on cr*p road surfaces with 996 suspension though.

 

[Black80XSA]

If you can get a good look at the shock unit, you may see some signs of leakage, but in amongst road grime etc might not be too conclusive !

After 5 years bushes will be deteriorating at various points in the suspension too - all depends how much was renewed in 2005, and whether you still have some original bushes