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Snowwolfe 04-22-2011 12:01 PM

Ride went to crap
 
2005 Acura TL. In the last couple of months the ride has seemed to go to crap. Car has about 60,000 miles on it.
How can I tell if it time to replace the struts?
Could anything else be causing the bad ride? Tires are fairly new and at proper inflation.

If it is the struts, can I change them out myself?

DeathMetal 04-22-2011 12:33 PM

Yes, you can DIY. I JUST finished a DIY write up for this on Sunday, check it out!

DeathMetal 04-22-2011 12:35 PM

https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-tires-wheels-suspension-97/diy-ht-spec-coilver-install-dummies-any-other-suspension-3g-garage-d-091-a-816065/

Snowwolfe 04-22-2011 02:54 PM

Thanks, will read your article a few times to make sure I can do it before tackling it.
What struts did you buy and where did you purchase them from?

Not sure if we need adjustable coil over's. This is my wifes daily commuter and she drives it like a baby.

VQPower37 04-22-2011 02:59 PM

before u go for struts what kind of tires do u have on ur car? also what do u mean the ride is bad? is there a vibration or something? if it is it could be as simple as a bad balance

TLtrigirl 04-22-2011 03:26 PM


Originally Posted by VQPower37 (Post 12889948)
before u go for struts what kind of tires do u have on ur car? also what do u mean the ride is bad? is there a vibration or something? if it is it could be as simple as a bad balance

^^^that's what i was thinking. key words were new tires.

csmeance 04-22-2011 05:38 PM


Originally Posted by Snowwolfe (Post 12889689)
2005 Acura TL. In the last couple of months the ride has seemed to go to crap. Car has about 60,000 miles on it.
How can I tell if it time to replace the struts?
Could anything else be causing the bad ride? Tires are fairly new and at proper inflation.

If it is the struts, can I change them out myself?

You have to be a bit more detailed with your post:

Tires -> what size and brand?
Ride going to crap -> does the car not handle well? Is it very bumpy and harsh? Does the car seem very twitchy?

Bearcat94 04-22-2011 07:57 PM

Assuming you have the stock suspension, if you change your shocks only you'll need to move the springs over - and that means a spring compresser. I'd recommend new bushings as well.

You get a loaner spring compresser at AutoZone.

Just saying, it's not just slip the old shock/spring out, and slip the new one in, but it's still very DIY-able.

I hate cars 04-23-2011 11:42 AM

The Tl uses shocks not struts, huge difference in cost and procedure. 6 years and 60k is more than enough to wear the shocks out. More info needed.

Snowwolfe 04-23-2011 02:44 PM

Tires were new last summer and they are only run in the summer. Hankooks, stock size.
Son works in a tire shop so they get rebalanced at least twice a year.
Wife has not noticed it but I rarely drive her car and it was quickly apparant to me that when hitting any bumps it was harsh. Like you hit the bumps, bang, no cushioning at all.

VQPower37 04-23-2011 02:56 PM


Originally Posted by I hate cars (Post 12891509)
The Tl uses shocks not struts, huge difference in cost and procedure. 6 years and 60k is more than enough to wear the shocks out. More info needed.

how would u know they are wearing out? ... i have 90k on my tl still feels pretty good ... how would i know they are starting the end of their life?

I hate cars 04-23-2011 04:14 PM


Originally Posted by VQPower37 (Post 12891811)
how would u know they are wearing out? ... i have 90k on my tl still feels pretty good ... how would i know they are starting the end of their life?

The ride just isn't as well damped. I noticed my stock ones getting slighly softer at 40,000 miles back in '08 which is when I went to the Konis. It's rare they just give up or "blow out" completely, they just degrade over time.


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