How do I Bounce the Front End of a 4X4 Chevy?
Bouncing the front end of a 4x4 Chevy is a fairly accurate way to test the front shock absorbers. The purpose of a shock absorber is to keep the front tires in contact with the ground over rough terrain. If a shock is blown, it won't have the ability to hold the tire down. By bouncing the front end, you can tell if the shocks have blown based on how quickly the bouncing stops. If the 4x4 Chevy's front end stops moving after two or three bounces, the shocks are good.
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Instructions
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Climb onto the right-front corner of the 4x4 Chevy's front bumper. Grab the front and side of the hood with a secure grip.
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Bounce your weight up and down on the 4x4 Chevy's bumper to get the truck's front end to bounce. Jump off the bumper and note how many times it moves up and down before it stops.
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Repeat Steps 1 and 2 on the left-front of the 4x4 Chevy to ascertain the condition of the left-front shock.
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