1996 Isuzu Rodeo Question Front Shock Absorbers

1996 ISUZU RODEO
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BRADYANDHISBIKE
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My recently had new shock absorbers put on, front and back, but the front end suspension is horrible. There is barely any downwards travel in the front, if any.

I feel every bump and was wondering how i could fix it.

I order my parts from my grandfather's store, is it possible he sent me the wrong shock size in the front?

Thanks!
May 27, 2010 at 10:50 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi bradyandhisbike,

Try bumping the vehicle manually and if it is stiff, then you might have one that is too hard for your use.
May 31, 2010 at 7:59 AM
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BRADYANDHISBIKE
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Yeah, there is virtually no travel. When i bump it down the only vertical movement is actually in the tires compressing. I had a friend press down hard on the car while i was under it and the shocks moved a centimete, if that.
May 31, 2010 at 10:16 AM
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