OK. I've put a rear Helwig on it and put Bilsteins on it front and rear. The back end still po-gos up and down after a dip in the road like shocks are worn out.
Maybe I got a bad set of Bilsteins?
Help!
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-2000 Excursion Limited. 2WD. White with tan. Hellwig rear anti-sway bar. Bilstein shocks. Rear air bags.
2000 VW New Beetle TDI
2005 VW Passat TDI...totalled
2006 VW Jetta TDI
Either you got a dud set of Bils or you need a firmer riding set of shocks for the rear.
We usually get more pogo with a heavy tongue load and in that case the rears go to #5 and it's fixed.
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You must have got a bad set or you have other suspension problems. Since my Bilstein install a can hit the biggest bump or swoop in the road and it dampens it once and firmly stops...no bouncing or moving from front to back anymore. I can sometimes see vehicles in front of me on the highway hit a nice whoopty whoo in front of me and see them bouncing a lot and when I hit it I feel the first bump but then it is dampened and doesn't bounce anymore. If you're looking for a Cadillac ride your not going to get one unless you buy a Cadillac [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] Keeping that in mind I'm not saying mine rides like a caddy either...it is an almost 8,000 lb. beast and does ride somewhat firm. If they truly don't satisfy you try the Rancho adjustables...people have different preferences in ride that's what makes this a beautiful country. I've ridden in an X with the Rancho's and they were pretty amazing too...I just did not want to be adjusting them all the time [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]
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2000 X ltd.,white/parchment 4X4 loaded,285/75/16 BFG's,dvd,converted 06 oem grill,Xtint,New style clear headlights & clear corners w/ Plasma white bulbs,Fumoto,cut front bumps,Bilstein's,ass'd X badges & ass'd door PSD badges,ISSPRO EV gauges,clear cab lights, Wet Okole front seat covers, Weathertech visors,Pro-Comp steer stab.,Tymar Perf.intake, AIH removal mod w/boost tap,muffler delete turbo back Magnaflow 4" SS exhaust,WW,ATS Housing,Turbomaster controller,CCV Bypass,Edge Evolution Programmer(Extreme every day tow heavy in 80HP Mode),Power Slot rotors all around w/Hawk LTS pads,Duralast Gold Batteries, etc.); BTS tranny & new programming if oem ever dies.
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When I first picked up my TT from the dealer I didn't increase my tire pressure. The ride home was miserable, up and down like crazy. My next trip I aired up the tires, no more bounce, the difference was dramatic.
Rancho 9000s set at 1-3 for Normal, 4-6 for heavy loads
I use 2 normal, 3 heavy or towing 4 for towing heavy
takes just seconds to change
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Tekonsha Prodigy
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BridgeStone 285/75-16AT(D range) Revos, Now have a winter and summer set each with a set of wheels!
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ART Rotors, Performance Friction Pads, Front & Rear
Rancho RSXs on Front and 9000s set at 2 on rear
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I've seen some owners use Bilsteins on the front and 9000's on the rear(for manual adjustability) which seems to be a very good combo,could be an option/alternative Dr.Bill [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Bill
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Found out the reason for the pogo.
The rear shock mounts were LOOSE! Helwig fasteners ??
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Gotta crank down on them lower shock mount bolts but don't he-man to near snapping/stripping em [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]
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I took it to the place that installed them. They were very concerned that they came loose. I got there at about 4:30 pm and they took it right in and tightened them......... FOC of course.
WOW does it ride good now! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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-2000 Excursion Limited. 2WD. White with tan. Hellwig rear anti-sway bar. Bilstein shocks. Rear air bags.
2000 VW New Beetle TDI
2005 VW Passat TDI...totalled
2006 VW Jetta TDI
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I took it to the place that installed them. They were very concerned that they came loose. I got there at about 4:30 pm and they took it right in and tightened them......... FOC of course.
WOW does it ride good now! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]
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I knew something wasn't right [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] When I installed mine it was a dramatic difference over the stockers that were still on there at over 100,000 miles on the odo. I really like mine as I'm sure you will yours now! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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2000 X ltd.,white/parchment 4X4 loaded,285/75/16 BFG's,dvd,converted 06 oem grill,Xtint,New style clear headlights & clear corners w/ Plasma white bulbs,Fumoto,cut front bumps,Bilstein's,ass'd X badges & ass'd door PSD badges,ISSPRO EV gauges,clear cab lights, Wet Okole front seat covers, Weathertech visors,Pro-Comp steer stab.,Tymar Perf.intake, AIH removal mod w/boost tap,muffler delete turbo back Magnaflow 4" SS exhaust,WW,ATS Housing,Turbomaster controller,CCV Bypass,Edge Evolution Programmer(Extreme every day tow heavy in 80HP Mode),Power Slot rotors all around w/Hawk LTS pads,Duralast Gold Batteries, etc.); BTS tranny & new programming if oem ever dies.
In betweeen boats so now I have a custom 2003 HD Heritage Softtail I Love! Will return to boating when sons get older at 2mm LOTO, MO! Ride with friends now...Harley much cheaper on fuel! http://community.webshots.com/user/jweiler27
Work hard, play hard; strive to be the best at whatever you are doing!
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