Suspension - effected by temperature - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

B. Graham · 02-08-2010, 01:06 PM

Driving a 2001 Corolla CE. At cold temps, less than 25 degrees, the car feels and sounds like it has no shocks. You can hear and feel some pretty loud thumps over even small bumps, and the car seems to bounce from these bumps as well. Right now it's at 135k, and has never had the struts replaced. When the temperature goes up, or the car warms up, these symptoms pretty much disappear. It's not the most comfortable riding car, so it may be that the issue is still there when it's warmer and I don't notice it.

I suspect struts, but thought I'd check in here for some more education and advice.

Thanks.

Shawn5800 · 02-08-2010, 03:35 PM

Winter changes ALOT of things. Your just really picking out the small stuff. I do the same.

dgoodhue · 02-12-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by B. Graham

You can hear and feel some pretty loud thumps over even small bumps, and the car seems to bounce from these bumps as well. Right now it's at 135k, and has never had the struts replaced.

It's the struts. Mine did that on really cold day especially the rears.