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New suspension - now crashing and no cushioning

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Old 07-11-2013, 01:34 AM
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New suspension - now crashing and no cushioning

I just had my entire front suspension replaced at huge cost.
However, now, the front end is just horrible! It's crashing and is unbearable over rough roads, It feels like the struts have been welded together. The whole car is now rattling and squeaking miserably. There is no cushioning whatsoever and instead of the car going smoothly over bumps or speed humps, it seems like there's a front suspension gremlin with a big mallet, going wild!
The dealer where I got the work done says everything is perfect and it's just me..!

I know I have 19's and low profile tires, but the ride was honestly much much better before replacing the entire lot!
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Well the good news is that you will probably drive the car less, therefore the car will have less mileage and be worth more when resold to a family member!


Alternatively, go back to the dealer and have him put your old front end back, or select another front end. You made one great desision---make another one!!

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..that time of month, huh?
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..that time of month, huh?
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Your setup would be nice.
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If the install is perfect and you can verify this, obviously you have a bad part. Pressure the installer to fix the problem as this isn't normal, go on a test drive with them if necessary. Don't just sit and complain to them or others, make them rectify the situation.

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