That weird little shock

[Photonfanatic]

What exactly are those weird little shock looking things that face the rear of the car, on the back? I had my wheel off the other day and I had completely forgotten about those. Since the car is a 94 model, could handling or perhaps ride quality be improved by replacing those? I'm sure they're probably worn out by now.

 

[joekd]

Quad shocks, they are there to minimize wheel hop

 

[Photonfanatic]

At what point should they be replaced? Do any aftermarket parts ever negate the need for them?

 

[DropTopPony]

Aftermarket control arms usually make them disposable but I actually put some Billstein quads in when I upgraded the suspension. They don't touch my 295 width tires so I didn't see the need to get rid of them.

 

[Photonfanatic]

Could they ever possibly effect ride quality?

 

[ttocs]

nothing that you will ever notice.

 

[Photonfanatic]

How exactly do aftermarket control arms negate the need for them? I assume they prevent wheel hop on their own, but would they worsen ride quality? Think I may just go bags

 

[spank 141]

I took them off my fox and cant tell the difference. It does have adj control arms though.

 

[Sinned83]

Aftermarket control arms usually make them disposable but I actually put some Billstein quads in when I upgraded the suspension. They don't touch my 295 width tires so I didn't see the need to get rid of them.

^ This
they don't interfere with my 315's so they stay.