Big_Ed Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 My 94 CS 4 door has a sagging rear end. I didn't think much about it till it got cold over the last couple months. On days when it's about 25*F or less, it's not only sagging, but VERY stiff. It feels like there's no spring there. Going over bumps and potholes feels like the rear axle is just welded to the car. When it gets over about 40*F or so, it's nowhere near as bad, not even enough to complain about really. It even seems to sit higher when it's warmer out. It's too sloppy outside to crawl under right now to check it out, so I'm just looking for opinions on what the problem might be. What do you guys think? Bad rear shocks? Bad monoleaf? Both? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 If you get under there and don't see anything obviously wrong with the monoleaf (snapped/cracked) then I'd suspect dead struts. The sagging is caused by the monoleaf and new struts won't cure that issue. you could try the monoleaf "pucks" found at NAPA - they might help get a little bit of height back in your spring. I would use the pucks AND the factory rubber bushing to jack things up if it's really bad though. My Lumina isn't the best either - but it's better since I took my sub and box out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 my 94 cutlass sags pretty bad. same problem. new struts definately didnt fix mine lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 well the monoleaf is definitely part of the problem. they just sag over time. either get a good used pull(a stiffer one too) or get the aftermarket one. and i have heard of struts being very stiff in below freezing temps. not sure if its brand specific or if they are blown etc etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
z34duck Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 chances a good you need a monleaf and struts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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