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The ride on my car has definitely deteriorated and I would like advice on how to determine if this is due to aged/worn-out shocks, springs or both.
I installed Udo Putske's Bilstein shocks on all four corners about 15 years/50K miles ago and the rear DW upgraded 8-leaf springs are about the same vintage.
The ride in general is okay and does not rebound when I "bounce" any of the corners while the car is at rest, but when driving over a pothole or speed bump the ride is harsh, esp. under my seat - almost like it is bottoming out. The car has also acquired a visible case of "bachelor's lean" to the left.
I suspect the problem lies with the rear springs, but how can I definitively test where the fault lies?
I installed Udo Putske's Bilstein shocks on all four corners about 15 years/50K miles ago and the rear DW upgraded 8-leaf springs are about the same vintage.
The ride in general is okay and does not rebound when I "bounce" any of the corners while the car is at rest, but when driving over a pothole or speed bump the ride is harsh, esp. under my seat - almost like it is bottoming out. The car has also acquired a visible case of "bachelor's lean" to the left.
I suspect the problem lies with the rear springs, but how can I definitively test where the fault lies?