how do you know when your shocks are blown?

[zephyr]

all right...I know they can't be tooooo bad because I dont get back aches from driving....but it just seems like my car doesnt respond like it does...along with the fact that its really easy to fishtail when its not even wet.  Is there any way I can find out if new shocks (assuming they are stock) would help out any?

push down on the car in each corner and see if it bounces im pretty sure if it bounces they're blown..... i think :confused:

[chickenmanq]

Yeah, push on the corner and get the car going up and down, then release.  It shouldn't continue bouncing for more than a couple bounces.

[zephyr]

thanks...mine just bounces a little tiny bit...I think its more of the car rocking back and forth from me jumping on it :biggrin:

[HippoSleek]

The other thing is that "blown", IIRC, means that the oil seals in the shock are leacking.  As a result, you will see extra amounts of fluid on the shaft or running down the body.