# \#suspension **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/suspension/370.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Suspension on BMW 528i vs 528i xDrive](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302)
**Author:** [@igor](https://community.cartalk.com/u/igor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/suspension-on-bmw-528i-vs-528i-xdrive/104302 "2026-06-14T17:30:13Z")
Seems like I need to replace the struts and shocks on my 2013 528i xDrive. The shop quoted me a rather large sum for parts and labor, which led me to wonder if I can do this as a DIY project. I have some questions about … --- ## [2018 Jeep Compass -Wiggly front end](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-wiggly-front-end/199964)
**Author:** [@emmawalter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/emmawalter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2025, 10:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2018-jeep-compass-wiggly-front-end/199964 "2025-04-23T22:00:40Z")
I have taken my car to different repair shops including chrysler dealer ships’ they all say the same thing that nothing is wrong. Well I disagree because the front is still wiggling just the slightest whenever my car is … --- ## [2015 Subaru Crosstrek - Do I need lower control arms?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-do-i-need-lower-control-arms/199911)
**Author:** [@Ella59](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ella59)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 3:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-crosstrek-do-i-need-lower-control-arms/199911 "2025-04-19T15:46:30Z")
I went in for 6 month oil change at dealership. I was told I needed front lower complete control arms because the bushings inside the arms are cracked. Is this normal for 2015 Subaru Crosstrek, 51,000 miles in Arizona? $… --- ## [Need help diagnosing swaying issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-swaying-issue/199233)
**Author:** [@ThatDudeBishop222](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ThatDudeBishop222)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2025, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/need-help-diagnosing-swaying-issue/199233 "2025-02-21T22:16:19Z")
In Nov of 2024 I bought a 2018 Ford fusion Titanium Hybrid from a car dealership in St Louis. That evening on the way there it started snowing. After buying the car as I got on the highway the readend began swaying left … --- ## [Car sways/rocks violently side to side](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sways-rocks-violently-side-to-side/62110)
**Author:** [@angelmj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/angelmj)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2024, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/car-sways-rocks-violently-side-to-side/62110 "2024-10-30T16:14:25Z")
It is like floating peacefully along in a canoe on a calm lake, and then being passed by a speed boat. Our 05 Hyundai Sonata sways/rocks violently left to right at speeds higher than 50 mph, when going over bumps, or aro… --- ## [2013 Volkswagen Passat - broken coil springs make me angry](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932)
**Author:** [@Frank\_G](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Frank_G)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2024, 1:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-volkswagen-passat-broken-coil-springs-make-me-angry/194932 "2024-05-20T13:04:02Z")
I had three out of four coil springs break (1 front, both rear). In a previous visit to a dealer, they did NOT notice this! I agree that the recall should be extended to 2013 model year! --- ## [Shall I replace strut?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shall-i-replace-strut/194040)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2023, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/shall-i-replace-strut/194040 "2023-12-28T05:03:36Z")
2002 Camry LE, 150,000 miles. The rear passenger side leaks, but the rear driver side seems okay. They have been like these for 3 or more years. The riding experence has been okay, not bumpy. If I want to keep the car fo… --- ## [My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was hit while parked, shop unsure if other damage is related to accident, will insurance cover?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-was-hit-while-parked-shop-unsure-if-other-damage-is-related-to-accident-will-insurance-cover/193630)
**Author:** [@alyshajansma\_187521](https://community.cartalk.com/u/alyshajansma_187521)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 1:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/my-2011-jeep-grand-cherokee-was-hit-while-parked-shop-unsure-if-other-damage-is-related-to-accident-will-insurance-cover/193630 "2023-10-31T13:46:02Z")
My 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee was hit while parked and the person’s insurance covered the body damages which was about $4000 total. The front left side was hit, which resulted in a new door, fender, bumper, headlight, and … --- ## [2009 Prius Suspension Recommended Replacements](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-prius-suspension-recommended-replacements/193471)
**Author:** [@fomalontk\_187351](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fomalontk_187351)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2023, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-prius-suspension-recommended-replacements/193471 "2023-10-21T01:31:21Z")
Got a recommendation from a shop that I do not trust (I am out of town for the medium term) to replace the struts, the lower control arms, and the strut assembly based on the photos below. The handling does not feel bad … --- ## [2012 Toyota RAV4 - Do I need rear dampers if I am doing front?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-rear-dampers-if-i-am-doing-front/191613)
**Author:** [@Liz33](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Liz33)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 3:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2012-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-rear-dampers-if-i-am-doing-front/191613 "2023-07-14T03:30:00Z")
When replacing front struts should rear shocks also be replaced? General cost of each? I’m getting quoted $800 for struts and $500 for shocks. Does that sound right? --- ## [1998 Honda CR-V - Suspension failure](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-suspension-failure/191491)
**Author:** [@Trapper41](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Trapper41)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2023, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-honda-cr-v-suspension-failure/191491 "2023-07-07T15:58:30Z")
I have 98 honda crv turned in my drive and wheel and hub broke away and it was bottomed out on my lower ball joint suspension what could cause this other then bad ball joints I guess and my axle came out also --- ## [Mysterious Shudder When Lowering My Car - Mazda 2](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-shudder-when-lowering-my-car-mazda-2/191346)
**Author:** [@rafitohumam](https://community.cartalk.com/u/rafitohumam)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2023, 5:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mysterious-shudder-when-lowering-my-car-mazda-2/191346 "2023-06-28T17:06:45Z")
Hi there, i have a 2015 Mazda 2 with 58500kms on the clock (translates to about 36350 miles). There is a mysterious shudder in both hard and gradual acceleration. The shudder is felt near the left foot (footrest) and the… --- ## [2017 Cadillac XT5 - Stiff ride](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179)
**Author:** [@CharlesStebbins](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CharlesStebbins)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2023, 12:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xt5-stiff-ride/191179 "2023-06-19T00:29:57Z")
Suspension seems VERY Stiff-ride is very rough --- ## [2003 Jeep Grand Cherokee - I need a shop](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-i-need-a-shop/190937)
**Author:** [@Bradyfan1972](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Bradyfan1972)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 11:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-jeep-grand-cherokee-i-need-a-shop/190937 "2023-06-02T23:17:39Z")
I need the coil brackets replaced. I need the old ones welded off the front axel, and the new ones put on. I also got new coil sprints that I need installed. --- ## [Strange sound when triving over small potholes](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-when-triving-over-small-potholes/190946)
**Author:** [@Maxwell175](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Maxwell175)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2023, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/strange-sound-when-triving-over-small-potholes/190946 "2023-06-02T22:24:34Z")
Hello, I have a 2013 Toyota Rav4. I noticed recently that when driving across certain relatively light potholes I started hearing a clicking sound of sorts. This seems to only happen at low speeds, not on highways. Is t… --- ## [Lower control arm bushing replacement versus lower control arm replacement](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement-versus-lower-control-arm-replacement/190557)
**Author:** [@SpudMuffin](https://community.cartalk.com/u/SpudMuffin)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-bushing-replacement-versus-lower-control-arm-replacement/190557 "2023-05-30T18:12:52Z")
I have a 2008 Nissan Altima that needs a rear lower control arm bushing replaced. I see the lower control arms on that expensive so would it be easier to just get a lower control arm? Or is it simpler to just replace the… --- ## [2015 Subaru Impreza - Rattle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-rattle/189983)
**Author:** [@papanbushi](https://community.cartalk.com/u/papanbushi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2023, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2015-subaru-impreza-rattle/189983 "2023-04-06T23:34:35Z")
Rattling noise in the right front suspension. --- ## [1984 Toyota Celica - Need help with suspension](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-celica-need-help-with-suspension/189604)
**Author:** [@maris38](https://community.cartalk.com/u/maris38)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2023, 2:55am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1984-toyota-celica-need-help-with-suspension/189604 "2023-03-20T02:55:51Z")
Lousy ride when hits bumps although new shocks Need mechanic who knows old Toyotas, in Brooklyn, ny --- ## [2016 Toyota 4Runner - Any experience with suspension failures?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-any-experience-with-suspension-failures/189336)
**Author:** [@0055true](https://community.cartalk.com/u/0055true)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2023, 3:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2016-toyota-4runner-any-experience-with-suspension-failures/189336 "2023-02-28T03:24:28Z")
Anyone with Strut and Shock failures on 2016 Toyota 4Runner with ~108,000 miles. Estimated cost: $5,000 to replace all 4 shocks and 4 struts including labor. --- ## [Does the alignment problem cause uneven tread wear in my case?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939)
**Author:** [@bobby\_yan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bobby_yan)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2023, 3:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/does-the-alignment-problem-cause-uneven-tread-wear-in-my-case/188939 "2023-02-06T03:29:11Z")
2002 Camry LE, 4 cylinder, Michelin premier a/s performance h/v purchased in 2017, 60,000 mile tread wear warranty. The tread reaches the end of the life only after 33,000 miles, and the tread wear is uneven, i.e. outer … --- ## [2017 Dodge Journey- Pulls right](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-pulls-right/187672)
**Author:** [@Journeytroubles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Journeytroubles)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2022, 11:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-dodge-journey-pulls-right/187672 "2022-11-30T23:34:17Z")
2017 Journey pulling to the right since we drove it off the lot. Taken to Tuttle-Click Dodge in Irvine 3-4 times c/o pulling to the right. they did wheel allignment each time, didn’t help. this morning we took it for the… --- ## [Pop sound from right rear after new tires installed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999)
**Author:** [@kgraton7\_182718](https://community.cartalk.com/u/kgraton7_182718)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2022, 9:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/pop-sound-from-right-rear-after-new-tires-installed/186999 "2022-10-20T21:10:57Z")
The 86 isn’t a model option on this site, but that’s what I’m driving. Had new tires mounted, and the next day began having a loud, single “pop” from the right rear wheel/suspension area when making very slow and tight L… --- ## [2003 Lexus GX 470 - Air suspension issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-gx-470-air-suspension-issues/186184)
**Author:** [@Amedeo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Amedeo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-gx-470-air-suspension-issues/186184 "2022-09-04T18:47:37Z")
2003 GX470 with 195K. I have replaced air compressor (new not remanf), 2 air bags and both height sensors. Shocks have NOT been replaced. One shock is leaking. The pump comes on yet bags do not fill. Removed small hose t… --- ## [Lower Control Arm on Mercedes C220](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-on-mercedes-c220/186145)
**Author:** [@vanonimotors\_172776](https://community.cartalk.com/u/vanonimotors_172776)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2022, 9:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/lower-control-arm-on-mercedes-c220/186145 "2022-09-01T21:34:26Z")
I recently acquired a 1995 Mercedes C220 that was involved in a crash. In the crash, the lower control arm broke. I am trying to fix it myself. What do I need to replace it? I know I need the lower control arm but do I a… --- ## [2007 Dodge Ram 1500 - Bouncy](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-bouncy/185932)
**Author:** [@james00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/james00)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2022, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2007-dodge-ram-1500-bouncy/185932 "2022-08-21T23:00:09Z")
mine bounces around curves also, maybe the shocks? --- ## [2008 Ford Escape Hybrid - Ball joint issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-ball-joint-issue/185769)
**Author:** [@ScottDNelson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ScottDNelson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2022, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2008-ford-escape-hybrid-ball-joint-issue/185769 "2022-08-12T22:41:03Z")
Excessive play in the front ball joints. --- ## [Buick Century 1998 - keep?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-1998-keep/183425)
**Author:** [@jsd123](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jsd123)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2022, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/buick-century-1998-keep/183425 "2022-04-30T17:01:42Z")
I have a 1998 Buick Century with 127,000miles on it. I have owned this car for about 5.5years and it has been very reliable and smooth for daily commuter and occasional weekend trips. The car has various minor issues wi… --- ## [2004 Nissan Frontier - Suspension questions for a pro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-suspension-questions-for-a-pro/183200)
**Author:** [@Help\_me12](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Help_me12)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2022, 12:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2004-nissan-frontier-suspension-questions-for-a-pro/183200 "2022-03-27T00:49:12Z")
I have double wishbone suspension (6 cyl, VG-33E, 2dw, automatic). My bushings were worned out and my ball joints cracked, #1 -shall I have all (4) the control arm replace? #2 - or do I just replace the broken parts onl… --- ## [2013 Toyota Tacoma - Broken leaf spring](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-broken-leaf-spring/182610)
**Author:** [@ericjthomas1011\_179664](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ericjthomas1011_179664)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-tacoma-broken-leaf-spring/182610 "2022-02-26T15:37:21Z")
Left side broken leaf spring. Will Toyota cover the repair cost? --- ## [2017 Cadillac XTS- Suspension failed](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-suspension-failed/182087)
**Author:** [@AnnoyedwithCaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/AnnoyedwithCaddy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2017-cadillac-xts-suspension-failed/182087 "2022-01-28T03:51:42Z")
Rear suspension system failed. Rear end is sitting on the tires. Took it to Putnam Cadillac Burlingame and was told that I need over $2700 in parts and maintenance to replace the entire system.Looking online, this seems … [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/suspension/370.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=suspension)