How do i know when i have to replace springs?

[Crlnd132]

Guys, when do i need to replace springs? i don't want lowering ones, just OEM. Which are the sympthoms when springs are old and worn? Suspension is killing me

[Venom_5]

springs arent something that have a limited life, usually ... especially OEM springs (aftermarket do, but only because they can sometimes be poorly made and begin to sag)

usually what needs replacing is the struts/shocks - and you will know this if your car becomes bouncy over bumps ... a good test is this:

press down on the front end (or rear end) firmly ... hold it down, then quickly release your hands from the car - if it bounces more than once, your shocks are probably getting bad .... ive seen that typical life for OEM/OE shocks are 70k miles, but can vary largely depending on driving style and road conditions

[Crlnd132]

My struts are brand new. they are gabriel ultra. I also replaced cv joints, inner and outer tie rods, ball joints, lower arm bushings and stabilizer bar bushings and my car still bounces and vibrates on every dip in the road. I also tried with another wheels and tires and nothing.
What could it be?

[Crlnd132]

By the way, my camry is a 92 LE 4cyl 98.000Miles

[toyomoho]

Springs can sag causing the suspension to bottom out. Check the front and rear body to ground clearance (Frt 8.3 inch, Back 10.7 inch with 14 inch tires).

[Venom_5]

that is odd with new struts ... like toyomoho said, the OEM springs can sag ... but its not really a common occurrence

my springs with 138k miles on them were the only part of my suspension still in tact before i replaced it

[Kep]

Even if the springs were sagging would the car be bouncier? I would think just the opposite.

Kep

[werkit217]

u need to change your springs only if ur car appears to be lowered even though u've never added lowering springs but yea jus check ur gap in ur wheel wells between the top of the tire n bottom of the wheel well

[Venom_5]

Originally Posted by Kep

Even if the springs were sagging would the car be bouncier? I would think just the opposite.

Kep

thats why i dont think the springs is the issue ... typically, your car will bounce if the struts arent doing their job in resisting oscillation

[Crlnd132]

The car is not bottomed at all. so, what can be causing this vibration? can it be a motor mount issue?
motor mounts and suspension are attached to the subframe. If the engine vibrates, this vibration can be transfered to the suspension via the subframe. Am i right?

[redgtxdi]

Well, I don't have an answer, but I'll say this..........


I'd be PISSED if I just changed all of things out and still had a vibration!!! PISSED!!!!!!!!!!!

That's exactly what I *don't* want to happen whenever I chase a problem down like that. (Changing all the correct/logical things that would cause the problem only to have those solutions do nothing to solve it!)

[Maim Menu]

Did you replace the strut mounts when you put the new shocks in?