Hi everyone!
Well i'm new to this forum, i'm a proud owner of a 2004 Mazda 3 5-door.
IN November I hit a curb on the passenger side, and basically the car's ride has never been the same since.
My car went out of total alignment, I was driving with a bad wheel, and my tires went prematurely worn.
My car was rocking left and right, especially on a bumpy road, and the car seems to bounce.
The Mazda dealer sees nothign wrong (which is crazy), and another person tells me its the struts being stiff.

I've replaced my tires, got a new wheel, and got an alignment done. The ride has improved alot, but the car still bounces while i drive it, and it will rock sometimes, sometimes it will be smooth.
I know this, my car has never been the same since I hit the curb in November.
Anyone can suggest what the problem could be?
Thanks everyone!

 

Id re-check the whole suspension area the alignment might be a litle off, id take it to another place other than your dealerdship to have it looked at maybe by a friend or a trusted mechanic

 

Yeah he nailed it right on, get that front end checked. Sounds like something along the lines of control arm bushings.

Don't quote me though, I have only owned my maxda for 10 hours and am not familiar with the car yet

Kev

 

Thanks guys..I was just reading things on control arms, and my alignment was ok for 2 weeks until now, my car is drifting right, before was drifting left.
I'll get it done within the week..thanks again!