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Hi Nairalanders,

I drive a 2010 Nissan Sunny (AKA Fashola), my suspension was not doing it job anymore as it has already been slightly over a year I installed the absorber.
The car was too bouncy and doesn't absorb shock any more so I bought a brand new absorber and get it installed but yet when I ride it still bounces though it was fair compared the old shock absorber but the new absorber doesn't feel right as it should being a new absorber.
When I hit even the smallest bump i do feel like it was a very big bump as the new absorber doesn't absorb the shock and the car seems like it swerving whenever this happens.

Another point is, I raised the car a bit by giving the shock absorber to welder to lift the base (I did same to the old previous absorber too & it worked perfectly well until it worn out) as the road I ply every day is a bad & bumpy road & the car hits the ground hence the raising.

What can I do to eliminate the rough ride even after I have installed new absorber....
All the car gurus in the house Please help !!!! This is very urgent!!!!

gazzuzz
kingreign
ikenna351

Have you changed the springs before?

hodusglobal:
Have you changed the springs before?

I haven't, though my mechanic claims he changed the front springs only (I doubt if he did though)

You shouldn't have given it to a welder for anything.

Check struts that needs to be replaced.
Springs could be an issue too.

Use higher performance shocks.look for springs with higher spring rate

If you want quality Automobile parts. me. I deal on cars too.

Onuimo1:
You shouldn't have given it to a welder for anything.

Check struts that needs to be replaced.
Springs could be an issue too.

Use higher performance shocks.look for springs with higher spring rate

Abi? My bad on that🙁, thanks for ur input I will do as u have recommended

Onuimo1:
If you want quality Automobile parts. me. I deal on cars too.

Noted pls!

phal:
Hi Nairalanders,

I drive a 2010 Nissan Sunny (AKA Fashola), my suspension was not doing it job anymore as it has already been slightly over a year I installed the absorber.
The car was too bouncy and doesn't absorb shock any more so I bought a brand new absorber and get it installed but yet when I ride it still bounces though it was fair compared the old shock absorber but the new absorber doesn't feel right as it should being a new absorber.
When I hit even the smallest bump i do feel like it was a very big bump as the new absorber doesn't absorb the shock and the car seems like it swerving whenever this happens.

Another point is, I raised the car a bit by giving the shock absorber to welder to lift the base (I did same to the old previous absorber too & it worked perfectly well until it worn out) as the road I ply every day is a bad & bumpy road & the car hits the ground hence the raising.

What can I do to eliminate the rough ride even after I have installed new absorber....
All the car gurus in the house Please help !!!! This is very urgent!!!!

gazzuzz
kingreign
ikenna351

Check item 55045

GAZZUZZ:


Check item 55045

Boss Gazzuzz : Is that the low arm bushing ? Pls correct me if I'm wrong

phal:
Hi Nairalanders,

I drive a 2010 Nissan Sunny (AKA Fashola), my suspension was not doing it job anymore as it has already been slightly over a year I installed the absorber.
The car was too bouncy and doesn't absorb shock any more so I bought a brand new absorber and get it installed but yet when I ride it still bounces though it was fair compared the old shock absorber but the new absorber doesn't feel right as it should being a new absorber.
When I hit even the smallest bump i do feel like it was a very big bump as the new absorber doesn't absorb the shock and the car seems like it swerving whenever this happens.

Another point is, I raised the car a bit by giving the shock absorber to welder to lift the base (I did same to the old previous absorber too & it worked perfectly well until it worn out) as the road I ply every day is a bad & bumpy road & the car hits the ground hence the raising.

What can I do to eliminate the rough ride even after I have installed new absorber....
All the car gurus in the house Please help !!!! This is very urgent!!!!

gazzuzz
kingreign
ikenna351

When you say "BRAND NEW" are they really " BRAND NEW"? Some people will say brand new when its actually refurbished and resprayed old tokunbo parts.

Have them dismantled and checked for hydraulic pressure.


https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/8065335/maintenance-tips-toyota-cars

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phal:
Hi Nairalanders,

I drive a 2010 Nissan Sunny (AKA Fashola), my suspension was not doing it job anymore as it has already been slightly over a year I installed the absorber.
The car was too bouncy and doesn't absorb shock any more so I bought a brand new absorber and get it installed but yet when I ride it still bounces though it was fair compared the old shock absorber but the new absorber doesn't feel right as it should being a new absorber.
When I hit even the smallest bump i do feel like it was a very big bump as the new absorber doesn't absorb the shock and the car seems like it swerving whenever this happens.

Another point is, I raised the car a bit by giving the shock absorber to welder to lift the base (I did same to the old previous absorber too & it worked perfectly well until it worn out) as the road I ply every day is a bad & bumpy road & the car hits the ground hence the raising.

What can I do to eliminate the rough ride even after I have installed new absorber....
All the car gurus in the house Please help !!!! This is very urgent!!!!

gazzuzz
kingreign
ikenna351

you deserve what you get for abusing your car. Imagine welding shocks to raise height.

chukel:
you deserve what you get for abusing your car. Imagine welding shocks to raise height.

Show him source for adjustable shock absorbers