Just got an 89 TBI WS6 Bird, I feel every bump and ouch need help!
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From: Croydon NH
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!
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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From: Croydon NH
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
just wondering if im missing out on something to cushion my *** lol
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Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Croydon NH
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
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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From: Taunton, ma
Car: 1986 P. Firebird T/A
Engine: Stock v8 305 TPI
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: N/A
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
305 carbed that is all I know
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