Fb15 Suspension Issue.

[sudesh_chandimal]

When i got it gives bit noise in front. SO I've change shocks from Prineer motors with KYB for my FB 15. Also had to change mount, rods and some bushes. Actually i had to change every thing except 2 wheels he he..! No it doesn't give any sounds but for small bump also it shake the vehicle. No its like a pickup. what i gona do with this.? have already waste 50Ks..

[VVTi]

When i got it gives bit noise in front. SO I've change shocks from Prineer motors with KYB for my FB 15. Also had to change mount, rods and some bushes. Actually i had to change every thing except 2 wheels he he..! No it doesn't give any sounds but for small bump also it shake the vehicle. No its like a pickup. what i gona do with this.? have already waste 50Ks..

Check your engine mounts mate... sometimes worn engine mounts makes it sound as if your suspension is screwed.

[Nitro]

When i got it gives bit noise in front. SO I've change shocks from Prineer motors with KYB for my FB 15. Also had to change mount, rods and some bushes. Actually i had to change every thing except 2 wheels he he..! No it doesn't give any sounds but for small bump also it shake the vehicle. No its like a pickup. what i gona do with this.? have already waste 50Ks..

check air pressure of tyres & see whether they are in the range..

[harshansenadhir]

When i got it gives bit noise in front. SO I've change shocks from Prineer motors with KYB for my FB 15. Also had to change mount, rods and some bushes. Actually i had to change every thing except 2 wheels he he..! No it doesn't give any sounds but for small bump also it shake the vehicle. No its like a pickup. what i gona do with this.? have already waste 50Ks..

What's the type of the shocks you installed? are they GAS pressurised or Oil pressurised? If it's GAS type, yes there's a chance of giving you a bumpy ride.

[VVTi]

What's the type of the shocks you installed? are they GAS pressurised or Oil pressurised? If it's GAS type, yes there's a chance of giving you a bumpy ride.

I went through the whole drill when I had my P11... severe 'shock' noise. One day for the heck of it I checked the mounts to to see the whole damn thing shifting 1-2 inches to the front and back. Changed all 4 mounts. and Voila!!! No 'shock' noise or ant noise at all.

trust me, i busted money on all things sus related...

[sudesh_chandimal]

I think i 've put mounts both side not sure they are engine mounts? are there any other mouth with shocks. I've checked air pressure of tyres, that's how i'm running these days( basically running low pressure 20 fro rear and 23 fro front). Then it's little ok, but again its difficult to control the vehicle, become its become a boat. So change it to 26 for both front and rear. And its again pickup. no idea about shocks type i'l check and let u knw. I checked only the front not even touch the rear suspension. I not sure the coil spring might be too tight..? in the front shocks. It could be a problem..? i dnt knw i'm just guessing?

[harshansenadhir]

I went through the whole drill when I had my P11... severe 'shock' noise. One day for the heck of it I checked the mounts to to see the whole damn thing shifting 1-2 inches to the front and back. Changed all 4 mounts. and Voila!!! No 'shock' noise or ant noise at all.

trust me, i busted money on all things sus related...

yeah, shock mounts is a b**ch if you don't know how to diagnose Yours is let's say broken mount, how about a loosen bolt which secures the front shock from the upper side? it was huge "thud" and small rattles all the time and guesses all possible things on front right hand side suspension to discover it's due to a loosen bolt.

this guys problem is not noises but bumpy ride if I'm not mistaken. Learnt this lesson very expensive way about 2 years back when I replaced shocks of the 406 last time. After replacing the ride was bumpy in the sense slight hump will give a sudden jerk to see I've replaced them with GAS pressurized type where shock itself has a resistance/pressure which adds to the tension/pressure of the coil springs. however handling improved significantly and i'm now running with compromised comfort till the next shock-absorber replacement.

Oil pressurized type gives you more riding comfort than handling and road holding also does not last longer like the GAS type in contrary to what we tend to believe.

[sudesh_chandimal]

yeah, shock mounts is a b**ch if you don't know how to diagnose Yours is let's say broken mount, how about a loosen bolt which secures the front shock from the upper side? it was huge "thud" and small rattles all the time and guesses all possible things on front right hand side suspension to discover it's due to a loosen bolt.

this guys problem is not noises but bumpy ride if I'm not mistaken. Learnt this lesson very expensive way about 2 years back when I replaced shocks of the 406 last time. After replacing the ride was bumpy in the sense slight hump will give a sudden jerk to see I've replaced them with GAS pressurized type where shock itself has a resistance/pressure which adds to the tension/pressure of the coil springs. however handling improved significantly and i'm now running with compromised comfort till the next shock-absorber replacement.

Oil pressurized type gives you more riding comfort than handling and road holding also does not last longer like the GAS type in contrary to what we tend to believe.

Its not noises, noises issue was ok once i replace the front shocks. problem in riding. It's really difficult with bumps. Its like ridding without out shocks.

Edited June 10, 2010 by sudesh_chandimal

[Elvis_Pil]

You have 4 mounts around the engine. Since you changed two- check the remaining two as well- especially the one closer to the firewall that is hard to reach- without hoisting the car.

[harshansenadhir]

You have 4 mounts around the engine. Since you changed two- check the remaining two as well- especially the one closer to the firewall that is hard to reach- without hoisting the car.

I don't intend to be rude here, but hadn't this guy complained about a bumpy ride than noises? he said no noises now and changed everything in the front suspension including shock mounts, not engine mounts.

[Elvis_Pil]

Harshan- Was referring to post #6. But maybe I misunderstood.

[Elvis_Pil]

Harshan- Was referring to post #6. But maybe I misunderstood.

[harshansenadhir]

Harshan- Was referring to post #6. But maybe I misunderstood.

yeah, he mentioned mounts in both sides and mounts in a suspension repair is shock mounts precisely

[sudesh_chandimal]

I've checked it. Its a GAS pressurized suspension and original one also gas. So its seems FB 15 coming with GAS shocks. So what Im gonna do? How can i fix it without changing shocks. Can't afford another 50k for that..?

Edited June 14, 2010 by sudesh_chandimal

[harshansenadhir]

I've checked it. Its a GAS pressurized suspension and original one also gas. So its seems FB 15 coming with GAS shocks. So what Im gonna do? How can i fix it without changing shocks. Can't afford another 50k for that..?

You don't have anything to do. Run it until the shocks seasoned and give it another check. If the ride is so bumpy as in car jerks few times when it hits a pot hole or a bump, then you must check the new shocks you've put in.

[sudesh_chandimal]

You don't have anything to do. Run it until the shocks seasoned and give it another check. If the ride is so bumpy as in car jerks few times when it hits a pot hole or a bump, then you must check the new shocks you've put in.

Hmmm... Is that so..? what to do then.? Anwy, I love my pickup. Doing off-road these days, when my girl is away.. he he...!