i have a '91 T/A that rides pretty rough. the whole car rattles going over rough patches in the road, RR tracks, etc. i know they aren't cadillacs as a result of the stiff suspension, but my car is rediculous. i've already put new KYB struts and front and shocks on back. what should l look at next?

*a side note, my car seems to tail slide easier than other f bodies i've driven.

thanks much

-mike

 

What's your tire air pressure? Too high or too low pressure can cause rough riding as well as reduced fuel economy and engine wear.

 

Didnt you ever wonder why so many people hang out on the car audio board?
You can try softer springs, better shocks, tires with more sidewall, and last but not least a baja seat with a full suspension.
O yeah and if your suspension bushings are flattened and disintegrated replacing them with some new rubber ones can help soften things up.

 

LOL! What noise? I don't hear a rattle!

Your best bet would be to try and stop those rattles, rather than make the car ride "softer". You could use Dynamat (usually for car audio) to quiet large panels, like the outer door skins. And don't forget the hatch area; the jack/spare tire could've loosened up, or the plastic panels could be loose back there. I've got long thin strips of Dynamat on the edges of those hatch panels, where the panels overlap each other.

 

ever since i got into thirdgens i dont remember what it is to have a smooth riding car, the rattles/squeeks and wind noises are my friend

 

thanks for the replies guys. i have new KYB's on front and back. i'm sure the springs are about shot, and i didn't think far enough ahead to change them too. that's next on my list. then bushings. regarding tire pressure, i don't think that's an issue as i check that every other fillup, and it's been rough since i bought the thing. can anyone recommed/not recommend a certain type of spring?

thanks again!

-mike