signs of blown suspension?

[redsuns3838]

I have silkroad coilovers and they've taken quite a bearing. I was wondering if there are any ways to tell if one of the coilovers are blown? Someone claimed my front left *might* be out. Thanks all

[l33tmonkeyman]

Examine them all and check to make sure there are no cracks/breaks in the springs. Also, look over the shocks in them and make sure there is no fluid leaking out of them. If the shock is blown you may also notice some excessive bounce from that one.

[wrapmeup2005]

Excessive bounce, if the shock compresses really easily (like if you lean on your trunk or hood and the shock compresses really easily) or leaks coming from the shock

[Om1kron]

You could always dismount the shock and remove the spring and check it's rebound if you REALLY REALLY wanted to be sure.

[wangan_cruiser]

compare two sides. lean on the other side see if its stiff then compare the other side to it

[clark]

nausea mainly


oil leaking from the damper

a suck ass ride.

[murda-c]

YouTube - Hoppin VW (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=riFnqdPalaE)

[ZX88]

if you can easily push down on the suspenion and it make a swish sound its blown or leaking . ill also bounce alot you would be able to notice it when driving.

[neilsan]

a smeared ring of lipstick at the bottom of the strut where it bolts to the knuckle is another indication

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