absorber/spring

[silverwave]

My car is nine years old proton satria. I have not changed the absorber nor the spring. lately, when i go over humps, there is some funny sound, i suspect it is the spring. even when one person sits at the back, the exhaust will sure hit the bump.

overall, i think both is giving way. would really appreciate if u guys could recommend some models and the price of it. thanks.

 

[putra4767]

if you are using a std set up...u may change oem ones...The spring does not need replacement but just the abs....

 

[silverwave]

may i know the price?

any good particular models which provide comfort?

 

[seison]

Erm...the spring wont spoil one izzit? only the absorber will get spoil if use long jor??
correct me if wrong...=)

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

yeap.... spring wont spoil easily ler...
if u are happy with ur suspension current performance, change back what u are using now lor...

if u wanna try something different, mayb can look for monroe or koni shocks.... both of them are not bad in terms of comfort...

 

[satria_95]

Well, I killed my kimex springs. It then killed my abs. What happened was that my ride height in front slowly got lower. Then it got so low that I figured that it wouldn't go any lower. Well, it didn't go any lower. But... it was so low that the abs was also doing the job to hold the car up. Thus, the abs died. And it was a Koni abs. Perhaps spring quality that is not that good will slowly become low, which will then kill the abs. For things like this, I'd say don't save that money and get a good set of abs and springs. It'll be worth the long run.

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

Well, I killed my kimex springs. It then killed my abs. What happened was that my ride height in front slowly got lower. Then it got so low that I figured that it wouldn't go any lower. Well, it didn't go any lower. But... it was so low that the abs was also doing the job to hold the car up. Thus, the abs died. And it was a Koni abs. Perhaps spring quality that is not that good will slowly become low, which will then kill the abs. For things like this, I'd say don't save that money and get a good set of abs and springs. It'll be worth the long run.

how long it takes for u to kill the springs??..
i'm currently using kimex springs... takut la if it starts to sag....

 

[silverwave]

yeap.... spring wont spoil easily ler...
if u are happy with ur suspension current performance, change back what u are using now lor...

if u wanna try something different, mayb can look for monroe or koni shocks.... both of them are not bad in terms of comfort...

how much are these? monroe is the gas one is it?

 

[simplythebest]

Well, I killed my kimex springs. It then killed my abs. What happened was that my ride height in front slowly got lower. Then it got so low that I figured that it wouldn't go any lower. Well, it didn't go any lower. But... it was so low that the abs was also doing the job to hold the car up. Thus, the abs died. And it was a Koni abs. Perhaps spring quality that is not that good will slowly become low, which will then kill the abs. For things like this, I'd say don't save that money and get a good set of abs and springs. It'll be worth the long run.

Hard luck there dude, i think the springs are afraid of you. You are too 'Ganas'. :tongue:

silverwave: For better offer, i'd suggest you buy them from spare parts shop. Do survey first.

 

[mokomoko]

you should also check your suspension linkage bushings.
They could be worn out.
My satria is also 9 years old and it needs new bushings REAL soon.
Can hear all the squeeks and creaks

 

[silverwave]

you should also check your suspension linkage bushings.
They could be worn out.
My satria is also 9 years old and it needs new bushings REAL soon.
Can hear all the squeeks and creaks

what is the suspension linkage bushing for?

 

[SkYwAlKeR]

ur suspension consist of many moving parts.... these moving parts are connected to each other.... thus, u need some sort of bushing to prevent it from squeeking when it brushes against each other.... it will also improve ride comfort...