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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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I have had the new lift in for about a month now from Rough Country. The shocks make a suction noise when hitting bumps in the road. Is this normal with their shocks? if so how long does it last? thanks
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:27 PM
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bump. thought this would be an easy one for everyone with a lift.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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Mine don't and I have the RC 3 inch lift.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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a) you dont need to bump a thread 30 minutes after you post it. be patient dude.
b) that "suction" noise you hear is what they do. twin tube shocks do that.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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a) you dont need to bump a thread 30 minutes after you post it. be patient dude.
b) that "suction" noise you hear is what they do. twin tube shocks do that.
patience is something I definitely don't have...lol. so what you're saying is that they will always make that noise?
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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He might be saying that, mine don't make a suction noise.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by sv41878
He might be saying that, mine don't make a suction noise.
well that ticks me off that some don't and some do. I mean who wants noisy shocks when they're brand new? frustrating!!
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:11 PM
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the best thing you could do would be to call RC in the morning and ask them
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do all of the shock do it?
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 89eliminator
do all of the shock do it?
i'm pretty sure but I will definitely check tomr morning.
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Old Nov 10, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeep Guy
well that ticks me off that some don't and some do. I mean who wants noisy shocks when they're brand new? frustrating!!
Take them off problem solved
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Do they work??I mean I have heard alot of complaints about shocks but being noisy is one I have never heard. I say if they are doing the job then turn up the radio and don't worry so much.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:56 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbadxj
Do they work??I mean I have heard alot of complaints about shocks but being noisy is one I have never heard. I say if they are doing the job then turn up the radio and don't worry so much.
I hear what you're saying, but when I buy a new product I would like for them to function as a new product. it sounds like cheap ****!!
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 07:06 AM
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I just got my lift installed last month and my shocks started that sound too so I guess it's common, luckily my other squeaks and rattles drown them out.
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Old Nov 11, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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my rough country 3" i just installed make noise in the front shocks but its just the shocks doing work, nothing to be worried about
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