Suspension getting harder

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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 12:41 PM
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Suspension getting harder

I have had my 05 since new and now have 130K miles. My observation/question is that the suspension seems to be significantly harder than I remember it. I do have 245/19's but I have had them for about 5 years but this issue seems to be a recent one.
I reduced pressure to just above TPMS trip - approx 28 and it helped but not by much. It's either the tires or the suspension.
Has anybody had any suspension work done and if so, what was the reason?
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 06:16 PM
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Struts might have been gone. You might observer harsher ride and more bounciness.

You should bring your car to a good mechanic and check for leaks or blown struts, and change if required.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 06:38 PM
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Get the A-Spec Suspenison. The best Investment I have made, also get the "09 sway bar and new end links.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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Change the suspension. They don't last forever no matter how much you want them to. I will probably change mine every 100k.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 10:00 PM
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^^ this.
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by tlmaster1
Get the A-Spec Suspenison. The best Investment I have made, also get the "09 sway bar and new end links.
I want a softer suspension not a harder one. The RL is great at high speed cornering but trying to get it to handle well is a lost cause. If I wanted handling I would start with a car that weighed about a ton less than the RL.
Has anyone changed the struts?
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Old Dec 20, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by tlmaster1
Get the A-Spec Suspenison. The best Investment I have made, also get the "09 sway bar and new end links.
My guess is that the OP has a frozen strut. No compliance, stiffer ride. Old springs and struts will only feel softer as they age unless they do this.

I have the A-Spec suspension. It does improve handling, but if the OP is bothered by a stiffer ride, I'll note as I have before that my aging and sensitive butt does detect some deterioration in ride comfort, which didn't bother Neuronbob and some other A-Spec upgraders on this board.
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