Need new shocks?

[djkymar]

Hi gang!
Time is going and my VX getting older every day and all the parts too. Recently i start noticing that when im going like 30-40 miles and turning and there is a small bump or hole on road my stearing wheel starting shaking a lot and sometimes feels like in going to lose control. This NEVER happend before and also i did a little check when car is parked and i would push my front down by my weight it hardly shake before maybe half year ago and now it shakes a lot more like those old buicks. Roads around my area is really bad or i should said horrible and my guess is that i need to change my front shocks even my VX got only 45000 miles or maybe it could be something else? Any ideas?
Thanks

[rowhard]

See if this helps:
Shimmy, Shake or Vibration Tire or wheel out of balance. Balance wheels or replace tire/or wheel.
Loose wheel bearings. Replace wheel bearing.
Worn steering linkage ball joints. Replace ball joints.
Worn upper or lower ball joints. Replace ball joints
Excessive wheel runout. Repair or replace wheel and/or tire.
Blister or bump on tire. Replace tire.
Excessive loaded radial runout of tire/wheel assembly.
Replace tire or wheel.
Improper wheel alignment. Check wheel alignment.
Loose or worn steering linkage. Tighten or replace steering linkage.
Loose steering gear. Tighten housing bolts.
Tires not adequately inflated. Adjust tire pressure.
Loose, bent or broken front or rear suspension parts.
Tighten or replace the appropriate suspension parts.
Faulty shock absorber. Replace shock absorber.
Hub bearing preload misadjustment. Adjust preload.

[VehiGAZ]

DJ - yes, it sounds like you need new shocks.

Check to see if the ones you have show any signs of leaking, particularly at the top near the remote reservoir. That's a sure sign that they are blown, but you won't necessarily see any leaking.

New VX shocks are very expensive (like $450 each, last I checked), but Rancho and Bilstein have some excellent and cheaper alternates ($50 - $75 each).

Good luck!

[djkymar]

VehiGaz,
I actually just remember like 3 month ago i saw some liquid right under front passenger side shock and now when im braking it kinda feels like my front push down towards right side but it might be just my feelings.
So should i just change front shocks or get just a set of all 4 new ones? And where the best place to get rancho`s ones?

rowhard ,
thanks for info ill try chack those things

[VehiGAZ]

DJ, inspect the other front shock and see if it's in good shape.

If only the passenger side shock is blown, and I could afford to replace it, I would replace just that one with a new or used one (purchased from someone on the board). The VX shocks are one of the most unique things about the truck, so I would keep the good ones if I could (even if it is cheaper to replace all four with Bilsteins versus replacing one stock shock).

If you decide to replace them all with non-stock shocks, the best deals will be on the internet. I bought my Bilsteins B46 series shocks at www.shox.com for about $250 delivered. Search Rancho 9000 for info on their adjustable shocks, which many people here have been happy with.

Good luck!

[uncle_asa]

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