Is it possible for springs to lose thier springyness?

The reason I ask is that riding in my KR wagon is like riding in a vibrator. I feel every little bump and line in the road. I've had front and rear shocks replaced, and it's still awful to drive. Going over a speed bump feels like you're landing a 747. I've tried running lower tyre pressures, to no avail. The mechanic says everything's fine.

Anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks,

Andy

Do you have lowered springs?

The reason I ask is that riding in my KR wagon is like riding in a vibrator.


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I'm assuming he's a male.

So you like your mental image of him with a vibrator up the clacker?

bob_saget, that's wrong. Very wrong.

TL-R - It's not lowered, but as far as I can tell it's still got the factory springs, at 285,000k.

It corners like a monster, but driving on Sydney roads is killing me. It rides slightly better on 16s, but if you hit a bad strip of tarmac it's like going to physiotherapy.

The answer to your question is yes - springs can lose their 'springyness'.

If they are the original ones, then they are 14 years old. Get them replaced.