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04-05-2024, 06:39 PM | #1 |
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56 merc rough ride
Hi all, I have a 56 merc, all stock with about 62,000 miles. It seems to ride rough, like I feel every bump. Tires are fairly new radials. I’m thinking of changing out the front strut shocks and rear shocks. Rear is easy, front I’m not so sure, looks complicated. Do you guys think this will make a better ride? Other options?
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04-05-2024, 07:35 PM | #2 |
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Re: 56 merc rough ride
Front isn’t complicated, and it’s just a shock, not a coil/strut like some modern cars. Bad shocks are what I’d call a “bouncy” ride. Car lowered? Springs sagging? Bottoming out? A little more description of the ride and when you notice it would help.
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04-05-2024, 08:30 PM | #3 |
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What are you running for tire pressure. Around 30-32 should work.
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Is the MERC an everyday driver or do you haul shine on the weekends?
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04-06-2024, 12:43 PM | #8 |
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Paul has a point on air pressure. At least a couple of my cars on radials make a difference between 28 psi and 30. I run them low around town for short distances at moderate speeds. But if I’m running 20 miles or more on the freeway they go back up to 30 psi.
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04-06-2024, 11:20 PM | #9 |
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Check out this video on rear shocks. I have a lot more on my YouTube channel and my website as well.
https://youtu.be/SfqBhTvy0bo
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The suspension (and a lot of other things) on the Merc are pretty much the same as the Ford. The HRR’s videos are well worth watching if you’re new to these old models, and entertaining even if you’ve been around them.
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Rule of thumb on an older car, oil filled shocks will give a better ride that gas filled shocks.
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