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    Even little potholes on anything, feels like the cars gonna fall to the ground when it happens..Is this the shocks/springs whatever? Or something else
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    Why are you hitting bumps and potholes? These are things you need to avoid.

    From your description, it sounds like you have no struts.
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    Lol i dont mean i'm purposely driving over potholes, i mean like a little rough or bumpy road in my car is like an earthquake beneath you. Sometimes you can't avoid stuff in the road
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    something is broke. get under your car and find it.

    blown struts would make the ride bouncy, not more jarring.
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    sway bar links, control arm bushings, strut moutns, list goes on, look or have it looked at . driveability is the hardest thing to diagnose without hearing or seeing it
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    Are you in need of some new tires ????
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    ^As a matter of fact, i do need new tires, very soon..Would this be it?
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    Rubber hardens as it ages.
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    Alright well i'm sure thats it, theres barely any tread on them either. Thanks guys
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    Quote Originally Posted by GTLGDP View Post
    Alright well i'm sure thats it, theres barely any tread on them either. Thanks guys
    I wouldnt count on that being the issue... Worn tires may make the ride a little uncomfortable but from what your describing, you def have some other issue and like the someone already said.. Without any noise or being able to visibly see a broken part, its very hard to diagnose... you might have to play the guessing game and that is costly.
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    I think i may have exaggerated it a bit. The ride is just not as smooth as my older car used to be (that had brand new tires). Its just a rougher ride
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    Well thats certainly a good spot to start then since they are worn and need to be replaced anyways.. Hopefully that solves it for you.
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    If the tires don't change it , my next guess would be sturts and bushings , try gressing all the nipples too.these are just a guess..
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    Quote Originally Posted by PALMCASTER GT1 View Post
    If the tires don't change it , my next guess would be sturts and bushings , try gressing all the nipples too.these are just a guess..

    Greasy nipples FTW
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    I said it was just a guess , and I know it was spelled wrong but I wasn't gonna repost for one word..
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