OK, I have rod bearing LCA's and Panhard rod on my car. THe back end sounds like a damn 18 wheeler when i hit even the smallest bump. I'm thinking the tightness back there probably fried my shocks, right? Anyway, what r the best, sturdiest replacements I should get?

How hard is it to install rear shocks?

Tks in advance

 

With no bushings the ride will be rougher and more noise will be translated into the chassis.

If you do change the shocks it's pretty easy, the top of the shock can be accessed by fliping down the rear seat and lifting up the carpet (you may need to remove the trim panels) they are under the foam blocks.

 

The "sturdier" the shocks the harder the ride also.

 

If you have the $$ get adjustable shocks. Rear noises will still be there with new shocks if due to the LCA's and pahard. Shocks are very easy to install. Only takes a few minutes with air tools.

 

so should i get rid of the rod bearing stuff and get ones with bushings?

 

that or make sure you have high quality rod ends and make sure they are clean and tight. else they are guaranteed to make lots of noise.. some people say they can get em quiet if they use good ones and take care of em.. some say its still impossible.. but all cheap ones makes noise regardless..

 

I just recently put a set of HD Bilstein with stock springs..and it's stiff the way I like it but the back still has some bounce to it though...maybe I need to replace the control arrms?