Replaced all 4 struts and car still rides like shet
Last weekend I took my car to get all four struts installed (w/KYB Excel) plus alignment, and to be honest, the car rides just as bad as it was before replacement. I believe the struts had never been changed, so at 170,000 miles, they were long due for a new set.
It's kind of hard to explain how the car feels but these are some of the symptoms:
- Shocks feel stiff and steering feels loose.
- When going over bumps, I still hear a lot of rattling.
- Going over small potholes is usually acompanied by a thump. (Similar to the thump you hear after hitting a bump and the a car is lowered and on low profile tires, although I'm riding stock).
- The rides still feels wobbly (sic).
- Tires are stock (Fronts are almost new and rears are past 50%).
- Brakes were serviced 2 months ago.
In conclusion, I do not feel a major difference other than slightly better tire grip after getting my struts replaced and I'm wondering if it had anything to do with the shocks themselves or were there other parts that may need replacement as well besides JUST the shocks?
Thanks for any help on this.