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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 02:59 AM
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so recently ive been getting a big clunk at the rear. i have about 80k on my rear roush shocks. today i was swapping out some tires and i saw some leak on the rear shocks. so basically the shocks have been blown and now i need a new one. i was thinking if this is because ive been getting some clunk at the rear is it possible??

im thinking about getting new rear roush shocks again or thinking about getting some kw v3 coilovers. i use this car for drifting and DD.

does anybody have kw v3 that can give me a reviews on them?
Old Nov 20, 2012 | 06:27 PM
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They make all kinds of weird noises when shocks are shot. I'd suggest replacing them, especially if they leak. Could be rear lower control arms or anything with a bushing.
Old Nov 21, 2012 | 07:35 PM
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yea im planning on getting new ones. i got new control arms last couple of months ago. seems to be doing fine i think its just the shocks cuz now i think about it ive been getting a rough ride lately.
Old Nov 22, 2012 | 09:15 AM
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Whose LCAs did you get, and did you notice the ride getting slightly rougher immediately after installing them?

At 80k, no shock is as good as it once was (unless perhaps it has sufficient adjustment to keep compensating for wear and age).


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Old Jan 4, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Yeh replace the leaky shock for sure. I didn't see it in your sig but if your running an adjustable panhard bar check that the adjuster lock nuts are tight.
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