The "BIG" Bounce

[ThunderChicken]

Are the VX's suppose to bounce in normal driving? I picked mine up today and it bounces around like crazy when you hit a pot hole or go over a speed bump. Is theis normal.

Car dealer tells me that's the way they ride. Is there a way to adjust the shocks to eliminate the bounce.

Love the engine and the way she picks up speed. It would leave my little Jeep Cherokee in the dust.

[SPAZZ]

stiffer rear shocks!!!! serious...makes a HUGE difference over stock rear ones....the front stock shocks are fine, keep em...or offer em to me first if you change em out.

[Hanalei]

Hey Thunder:

I bought my VX in January and that baby was bouncing all over the road. At one point I hit a hole and bounced clear into the next lane!! Turned out my rear shocks were shot and I had them replaced. Rides beautifully now. Sounds like your rear shocks need replacing based on what you described.

[ThunderChicken]

Thanks for the info. Are the rear shocks very expensive to replace?

[Navigator]

Go to www.carpart.com and search on Vehicross shocks to pick up a set of used ones or go to your local Isuzu dealer and order new ones for about $350 a piece.

I am using Rancho 9000's, they are not as firm as stock (about 90% as firm IMO (opinions vary )), but are a heck of a lot more comfortable. After 4 months of urban abuse (potholes, ruts, railroad tracks, unpainted speed bumps on unfamiliar streets in the dark of night, etc...) the Rancho's are hangin' tough. The cost is about $60 each and they are ajustable. You have many options, do a search on shocks I and a few other members have posted volumes of information to help you on this topic.