Rear end sways over bumps.

[rfincher86]

I have noticed that when I hit a bump no matter what speed I feel a wobble/sway/bounce from the rear passenger side of the van. It kinda makes the rear of the van move side to side. The up and down bounce is also a lot more extreme than what it used to be. I checked under neath the van and all the bushings seem to be fine. I also checked the wheel bearings and they seem to be fine. I found that the fuse for the air compressor was missing so apparently over the past 3 years of owning this van the air compressor has never worked, after replacing the fuse and getting the air compressor working it made the problem worse. I notice that the air compressor runs every time I park the van and turn the engine off, is that normal? The rear passenger side rim seems like it might have a slight egg shape to it so I am going to swap it to the other side and see if the problem follows the wheel. Does anyone else have any other suggestions?

 

[melsg5]

Shocks are worn out. The compressor should not continue running.

 

[Steelcity]

Yep sounds like the air shocks are done for. I just installed a set from rockauto for around $60 , one of the easiest things i have done to the van. Air lines hook up just like the factory ones. I would also say to pull the fuse until u replace the shocks cause u don't want to kill the compressor. Don't forget to check the psi in ur tires.