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Old 07-05-2018, 11:51 PM
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Can anyone tell me how to improve mushy handling? Suprisingly, for some reason, adding about 200lbs in trunk helps as does driving over 90mph.
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shocks,new springs.
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Any specific recommendations? There is virtually no resistance to initial movement. New OEM shocks made no difference.
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might be tired springs then,front are bad for breaking.I went with ebay,and bought new german springs.Suspension parts where too.Rebuild mine myself,had a shop press in control arm bushings.,Rented a pressout tool
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