Ride is really bouncy, WHY?

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Old 08-08-2012, 04:50 PM
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Ride is really bouncy, WHY?

So im feeling bumps and every little dip in the road now.

Im thinking it has to do with the shocks or springs or something.

Thoughts?
Old 08-08-2012, 04:54 PM
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Shocks are probably worn to hell, time to replace them!
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if you're on a lowered aftermarket suspension make sure you're not somehow riding on your bump stops.
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im on stock susension, so shocks probably?
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Most likely is the shocks,time to replace them
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What year is your car btw and mileage?
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shocks probably shot to hell.
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mine feels a little bumpy also. it's an 07. thinking about loosening the tire pressure by a few psi's
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My old 05tl use to drive like that....changed my whole suspension
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Originally Posted by ResistaNce
So im feeling bumps and every little dip in the road now.

Im thinking it has to do with the shocks or springs or something.

Thoughts?
it can be a combination of your tires and your suspension. Make sure the tires are at the right PSI (I keep mine at 35 Cold) and try driving and see if it helps.

If not, it's probably worn out shocks that would require replacement.
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I drive a 2005 tl. And I checked the tire pressure already that's not it :/ how hard is it to replace shocks
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02 CLS here with 110K plus and it still rides nice but getting a little sloppy......I will do the struts myself and that will be the end of that.
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