rough riding?

2005 DODGE MAGNUM
133,333 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIE HURLOCKER
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Is there a way to tell if my body bushings need to be replaced or if it's my shocks? i can feel every crack and pebble on the road! almost like riding a go cart with no tires on it just steel rims. The shocks are Bilstein all around and are not even 2 years old. i don't drive on dirt country roads and don't go off roading! The front end is about 2 years old and there are a few new parts in the back suspension. i know i can't keep driving like this because everything else will start falling apart.
Jul 14, 2023 at 6:30 AM
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The Bilstein's could be the problem, these shocks are for racing and are very stiff. My brother had them in his car and ended up replacing them with a softer shock. Also please check the air pressure in the tires, this can cause a rough ride as well. This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-tire-pressure-gauge

Here is how to change out the shocks. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jul 15, 2023 at 4:04 AM
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