I've had to get 3 alignments in 6 months since I bought my 2001 I30T. I believe my struts/springs are blown, because I have a terribly harsh ride.

I feel every single little bump in the road, and recently I can also feel the car swaying side to side when I go over "cobblestone" like roads. I just got an alignment a month ago, and last night I drove over some really bad roads a little too fast (maybe going 25 or so), and I think my alignment is crooked again (dang it!!).

I'm getting tired of spending $90 or so on alignments - would replacing my struts/springs first, then getting the alignment be better? I want a soft soft soft ride, and I'm interested in what kind of struts/springs package will I need to achieve that?

I'm thinking with new springs/struts, this will keep my alignment straight for a longer period of time.... what do you guys think?

 

was the car lowered before you got it? how many miles are on it. sounds like your struts and shocks are blown, does the rear bounce over bumps?

 

nope, car was not lowered. it has 46,000 miles.... yes, the rear bounces all over!!

 

weird, yeah sounds like you need new struts in the front and shocks in the rear. I just did this and the car is better than new again. check e bay, you definately need to do this..

 

Why don't you just pay $140 then for a liftime warranty. You're crazy for payin $90 a shot. That's ridiculous. Also, mine is the same way. It used to ride so nice and Caddy like, but now I feel everything. I can't wait to put my Illuminas on and whatever Springs I choose when Spring comes around cuz my stock suspension is a wrap.

Also, why don't you check the GD Forum for Ben's Rear Shock Travel Mounts, which help soften and even out the ride in the rear.

Oh, and a soft, soft, soft ride with a nice 1.5 drop is Illuminas/H&R springs. Best, most comfortable ride you can possibly get with lowering springs and the ride is said to be even better than stock.