I believe that if you install the following two items it will improve the ride and handling:Just purchased an '04 with 23,000 miles. Seems like it rides rough and I really feel any bumps, etc. in the steering wheel. Is this just what driving a stock SSR feels like? I would appreciate any comments. Thanks.
Agreed. Then replace the shocks, they are 14yrs old by now. The Bilsteins on the Simple Engineering site are upgrades from the OEM versions and will greatly improve the quality of the ride. More taught and less bouncy, and “rolly” from the rear end. I say this after having replaced the shocks after doing the above upgrades, which will take the shake out of the SSR, and then doing a few more things, and was still searching how to improve the ride quality. The shock were a VERY noticeable upgrade for me.I believe that if you install the following two items it will improve the ride and handling:
Stiffening Plate
SSR 4-bolt Rear Crossmember
Rope
Welcome from Canada! :cheersJust purchased an '04 with 23,000 miles. Seems like it rides rough and I really feel any bumps, etc. in the steering wheel. Is this just what driving a stock SSR feels like? I would appreciate any comments. Thanks.
Remember, like new and near new are two very different terms. Look at the manufacture date on the sidewall. Old tires that are like new = dangerous tires and should be replaced.I am fortunate that it came with tires like new. Thanks.
You’re welcome.Thanks so much Mike for that contact in Redlands.
The date is 2015. Thanks.
Ha! Ha! I resemble that remark-----but I'm prejudice!!You’re welcome.
Tell them that you have heard that Italians make the best mechanics.....:jester
Mike