1995 Toyota Estima Lucida soft front suspension

[Lyal Sutton]

After years of rough roads caused by the Christchurch earthquakes the front suspension became soft and I had the front struts replaced with genuine Toyota struts. There was a small improvement but not as much as I expected. I moved out of Christchurch to a place with normal roads - however, only 3 years after the struts replacement, the front suspension has become soft (again). Very soft when coming down off a height such as a judder bar. The rebound action is harder. Is this normal? Has anyone had similar experience and/or suggest what might be a cure? or point me to an existing thread on this subject.

Thanks in advance.

[Paulscarbs]

What exactly did you have replaced originally?

[Lyal Sutton]

Both front struts, plus the top strut mounts.

[Paulscarbs]

Has the whole front of the vehicle been inspected for wear or worn bushes/springs?