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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 02:50 PM
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I installed some skunk 2 sport shocks with ground control coilovers and it still jumps! Any help? Maybe I didn't install rite?
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:01 PM
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Default Re: ride too boouncy!

Did you try:
-Adjusting the shocks (I'm not sure about Skunk2s)
-Checking tire pressures (it helps it some cases)

or you're too low and riding on the bumpstops
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:36 PM
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Skunk2's generally ride stiff, and they arent adjustable.

what are the spring rates? And are you slammed?
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Old Jun 5, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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Default Re: ride too boouncy!

I guess my conclusion is you're riding on the bumpstops.
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Old Jun 6, 2010 | 01:48 PM
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How can I check if I'm riding on the bump stops ?
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 09:46 PM
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did u leave them in?

if u didnt install u have to jack up the car remove tire remove strut and spring or u may b able just to look after u removed the tire n see if the bumpstop is there.
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Default Re: ride too boouncy!

Originally Posted by 98civdx
Skunk2's generally ride stiff, and they arent adjustable.

what are the spring rates? And are you slammed?

Since when aren't skunk2s not adjustable?
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Old Jun 20, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by K PORT
Since when aren't skunk2s not adjustable?
Skunk2 shocks are not adjustable, and to my knowledge have never been...
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by josejdm
I installed some skunk 2 sport shocks with ground control coilovers and it still jumps! Any help? Maybe I didn't install rite?
I just checked the Ground Control website and I didn't see where they made a kit for a Skunk 2 shock. What is the part number you have?
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 08:24 AM
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did you reinstall the metal dust shields?
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Old Jun 22, 2010 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by myprotege
I just checked the Ground Control website and I didn't see where they made a kit for a Skunk 2 shock. What is the part number you have?
Most likely for a stock shock.
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Old Jun 26, 2010 | 02:22 AM
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Make sure you arent using the factory metal dust shields. Also make sure you tightened the suspension up with the weight of the car on the tires. The S2 shocks come with new shorter bumpstops, but for a slammed car you need to cut the bottom ring off the bumpstop.
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