Suspension and Chassis Questions about your suspension? Need chassis advice?

Just got an 89 TBI WS6 Bird, I feel every bump and ouch need help!

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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:16 PM
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Car: 89 bird, 86.5 D21 Hardbody duringwinter
Engine: 305, VG30e
Transmission: 700r4, dunno the other one :)
Just got an 89 TBI WS6 Bird, I feel every bump and ouch need help!

Is this the way the car is supposed to ride? How can I tell if I need new shocks or struts?

I can feel virtually every bump in the road, any way to check the suspension im new to all this and just wanted to know if something needs replacing!
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:24 PM
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You shoulda gotten a Caddilac
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:39 PM
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Car: 89 bird, 86.5 D21 Hardbody duringwinter
Engine: 305, VG30e
Transmission: 700r4, dunno the other one :)
nah dude i love the car it flies around corners...burning rubber...and its level

just wondering if im missing out on something to cushion my *** lol
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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hehe yeah Im just busting your ***** man.

They tend to ride rough thats just part of the game.
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 09:37 PM
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well you DID buy a thirden f-body; what else did you exspect?
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Old Apr 18, 2004 | 10:05 PM
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Car: 89 bird, 86.5 D21 Hardbody duringwinter
Engine: 305, VG30e
Transmission: 700r4, dunno the other one :)
an escalade what do you think ****?!?

lol i got it for $25 from a kid that didnt want it anymore and i always thought they looked awesome, im just not sure if my car needs shocks or not, im trying to replace everything i can

did the plugs, wires, oil and filter, o2 sensor, fixed all the wiring, tail lights, ttops, hood, fender, tires all that, and this was next so i was just wondering

you guys act like im bitching
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Old Apr 19, 2004 | 12:41 AM
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you know how you can tell, push your front or rear down as hard and quick as you can and if it moves like a big boat and keeps bouncing then you need em....trust me...LOL also if you pull up from your wheel well, and it stays up...LOL then you need em....LOL the "machanic" I bought mine from didn't take care of it and boy did it need em, and a whole left rear brake drum/pads/backing plate/wheel cylinder....arg....wtf man..LOL I STILL LOVE IT

305 carbed that is all I know
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