Why would new shocks make the ride WORSE?

[CastIron]

How long after you installed them did you test it? Sometimes when shocks (or struts) are installed they have to sit a little while before dampening properly. I believe it has something to do with gravity and the oil. If it still does it tomorrow, I'd suspect you got some bad shocks. I haven't seen that with KYB shocks before though. I have some 20 year old gas-a-just shocks that still work fine on my truck. (20 years old, but low low miles)

[Steeveedee]

Did you bleed them? Read the instructions on the box, this may help.

[89AKurt]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Did you bleed them? Read the instructions on the box, this may help.

Good question, the paper instructions are in universal Greek with numerous types of shocks. The first illustration shows drilling and draining the shock, then the last picture has a trash can, so good thing I didn't jump on that!

[Steeveedee]

Originally Posted by 89AKurt

Good question, the paper instructions are in universal Greek with numerous types of shocks. The first illustration shows drilling and draining the shock, then the last picture has a trash can, so good thing I didn't jump on that!

Sorry, I was tired and it was close to my bed time. Didn't mean to come off like a wise guy.

[89AKurt]

Originally Posted by Steeveedee

Sorry, I was tired and it was close to my bed time. Didn't mean to come off like a wise guy.

No worries! It's like I tell my wife when she asks about her car, I say "did you read the owners manual?"

[89AKurt]

Originally Posted by CastIron

How long after you installed them did you test it? Sometimes when shocks (or struts) are installed they have to sit a little while before dampening properly. I believe it has something to do with gravity and the oil. If it still does it tomorrow, I'd suspect you got some bad shocks. I haven't seen that with KYB shocks before though. I have some 20 year old gas-a-just shocks that still work fine on my truck. (20 years old, but low low miles)

I'll report back.