Mark 1997 Cutlass Coupe Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I was wondering if anyone else had the same issue. I replaced the rear struts, and it really did nothing. They were really worn, so I was surprised. It doesn't pull, or make any obvious weird noises like something is broken, but I feel every little bump in the road. Front struts are next, but I can't imagine they could make up for all the harshness. Is there an obvious particular part that I should look for that's worn? When I got new tires I thought that would help, but like the rear struts really did nothing. I'm not getting any unusual tire wear, and on a smooth road it tracks straight. I'd appreciate any thoughts! Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 How's the ride height? I think that car has the monoleaf, right? On a monoleaf car the struts are valved backwards from most struts from all the ones I've seen. They offer little or no resistance to compress and then soften the recoil so I would suspect the leaf of being the problem. Higher than stock tire pressures will make a car feel harsh too, my Yokohamas are a high pressure tire and feel a bit harsh but I've adapted to them. Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 1997 Cutlass Coupe Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 The suspension is all stock, and from what I can tell, sitting slightly lower than new from wear. The car has about 160,000 miles, and I've owned it about 9 years, and I've never replaced the front struts, but like I mentioned, the rears were replaced. When I hit a bump the harshness really seems to be from the front end. Every little bump is felt, and in Cleveland, the roads suck, so it's not a pleasant ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 Oh? pull the caps and see if the upper bushings are shot, then do a good visual inspection of the springs.. I thought the problem was in the rear. Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 1997 Cutlass Coupe Posted June 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 I just watched a youtube video where a guy did the front strut insert replacement on a 96 Regal sedan. It looks fairly straightforward, with the 2 specialty tools he showed. I'm wondering if the bushings under the metal cap covering the strut assembly are shot. I didn't realize how the struts worked until I watched the video. It would be nice if that would help the problem! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imp558 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 I put one of those tool sets in the classified section yesterday. Go4DaMo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go4DaMo Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Right?[emoji23] Oh? pull the caps and see if the upper bushings are shot, then do a good visual inspection of the springs.. I thought the problem was in the rear. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W30olds Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 When I replaced my front inserts I was able to rent the tool from Autozone to do the job. It helps to have an impact handy. My bolts were pretty tight and I was not able to loosen them with out an impact. However you might be able to in your case. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nas Escobar Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 When I replaced my front inserts I was able to rent the tool from Autozone to do the job. It helps to have an impact handy. My bolts were pretty tight and I was not able to loosen them with out an impact. However you might be able to in your case. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk They don't rent the tool anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W30olds Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 They don't rent the tool anymore.Well bummer Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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