Time for new struts?

[redneck999]

I have been driving the del sol for a few months now and had assumed that the rough ride was normal for small chassis car, no bounce or bottom out just rough, this weekend loaded the trunk with 3 bags of mulch and lo and behold it rode unbelieveably smooth! Is this an indication that new struts are in order or is this the nature of the beast?

 

[|Chaz|]

Does it have aftermarket suspension?

 

[redneck999]

Nope all stock except for some odds and ends.

 

[BrutalB83]

If you're used to driving bigger cars that have a more standard passenger car suspension as opposed to the the double wishbone, spring-over-shock design that small Honda cars typically have, then yes, it will probably feel somewhat rough to you. I don't think you necessarily need new shocks, but if they've never been replaced it wouldn't hurt...

 

[redneck999]

Yeah I normally drive a lifted Explorer, before the del sol I was driving a neon back and forth to work for the gas for 3 years. The sol has 176,000 miles and they appear to be original no rust or leaking, just noticed a somewhat dramatic difference in the ride.