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Floating feeling on the Highway

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Old Jun 12, 2001 | 06:01 AM
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I road is my Dad's 2 year old (stock suspension) Chrysler LHS and compared to his car my max (95 Max, stock springs, tokicos) floats like a Lincoln at highway speeds. It doesn't really bounce, it just feels significantly softer. More info: I have 105K on her and the tokicos were changed about 65-70K. Springs going bad? Tokicos going (don't thinks so since the car only bobs 1 1/2 times). Also the car has a tendency to wander when it is windy. Thoughts?

Any help would be great.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 06:25 AM
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Originally posted by 95Max
I road is my Dad's 2 year old (stock suspension) Chrysler LHS and compared to his car my max (95 Max, stock springs, tokicos) floats like a Lincoln at highway speeds. It doesn't really bounce, it just feels significantly softer. More info: I have 105K on her and the tokicos were changed about 65-70K. Springs going bad? Tokicos going (don't thinks so since the car only bobs 1 1/2 times). Also the car has a tendency to wander when it is windy. Thoughts?

Any help would be great.
The principal symptom of bad springs is frequent bottoming, even on minor bumps. That is not what you report. I imagine your Tokicos are starting to show their age but are not yet ready for replacement. Check your tire pressures.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 07:43 AM
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I think its the shocks/struts...

mine is suffering form the same thing...(my 2 year old can rock the car if he sways side to side really hard in his carseat)...rather unnerving at higher speeds.
Old Jun 12, 2001 | 08:20 AM
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The stock springs are pretty soft; after all, the Maxima is a luxury car. Change those springs to Eibach's and turn your car into a 4-door sports coupe!
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