worn shocks - Honda Prelude Forum

hilikus · 08-02-2002, 12:26 AM

my stock shocks are starting to creak, pretty badly from the back... long story short, i cant afford new ones right now so is there something i can do to the stock ones to make them last a bit longer? ...replace the stop rubbers or something? a ball park price range would be great too, thanks.

Jump · 08-02-2002, 02:34 AM

Are you so very certain that it's your shocks?
I recently replaced the trailing arms in the rear (bushings go bad), finally getting rid of the "creaking" noises. Usually, shocks makes a sucking sound.
Do this as a test. Push down on you back corner bumper, as far down as you can, then let go. Se how quickly it rebounds to determine if the shocks are really shot. They should rebound pretty quickly.

hilikus · 08-02-2002, 05:03 AM

hmm ok, i thought shocks cause its riding rough too... can a trailing arm problem cause that aswell? and did it cost much to fix?

Jump · 08-03-2002, 12:56 AM

Those trailing arms are like 90 bucks each. But after replacement, youi have to get the rear aligned. You just can't replace and drive on out.
But if you've done the shock test I described, you should know which is causing the trouble.
Also, just look at the trailing arm bushing and see what shape they are in