car bouncy at low speeds - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

tntang · 02-22-2005, 12:48 AM

When I accelerate or slow down at the 0-40mph range, the car is really bouncy sometimes. Other times it is fine. I don't think the road is the problem because it happens on flat roads too. I don't think it's the struts either because it did this before and after strut replacements. I also had new rotors and brakes put in and the problem is still there. When I drive at these low speeds and open the window, I hear like I'm driving on a flat because it makes that rubbery noise the tire makes when it has a flat. I don't have a flat though! What could be the problem?

terrastrife · 02-22-2005, 12:54 AM

be more leniant with the right foot

tntang · 02-22-2005, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by terrastrife

be more leniant with the right foot

It usually happens when I accelerate or brake slowly.

toyrolla · 02-22-2005, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by tntang

When I accelerate or slow down at the 0-40mph range, the car is really bouncy sometimes. Other times it is fine. I don't think the road is the problem because it happens on flat roads too. I don't think it's the struts either because it did this before and after strut replacements. I also had new rotors and brakes put in and the problem is still there. When I drive at these low speeds and open the window, I hear like I'm driving on a flat because it makes that rubbery noise the tire makes when it has a flat. I don't have a flat though! What could be the problem?

There's mainly 2 reasons for a bouncy ride:

1. Cut Springs.
2. Bad Struts.

What kind of struts do you have on the car?

sk8chip98 · 02-22-2005, 07:43 AM

does it make a clunking sound when you turn the wheel? i had that shit happen and the spring was poping out of the cup.

tntang · 02-23-2005, 12:38 AM

I have stock springs, no cutting at all. The two front struts didn't get replaced. Only the back ones got replaced and I think they are called Gabriels. It doesn't make a clunking noise.

amerikim · 02-23-2005, 07:03 AM

Check your tires for out of round or thrown/broken belt.

dna59 · 02-23-2005, 07:23 AM

Check your tires. I had a similar experience with my Trooper, two of the tires had a lump and when I would be going slow it woiuld feel really funny.