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Hello community, I've been doing extensive research on this issue and haven't been able to find a pin pointed solution. I did search the forum but was unable to find anything on the issue. I jacked the car up one day and started poking around following a checklist. Looking at the small things...

Does anyone know if the OEM struts made for Korean model optimas will fit on the American as well? I’ve seen people on here that made the opposite work but not sure if this will work. I have the opportunity to get a set of brand new Korean struts for really cheap and would be nice if it was...

I have a 2013 optima ex with 130k miles on it. I purchased it with 60k and it’s been a great car. The time has come that a lot of the suspension parts should be replaced. Parts like the CV axles , struts , inner and outer tie rods , ball joints , end links etc. I’m thinking of sticking with...

Recently upgraded to a Stinger so looking to hook someone up with a great deal!! I bought these coilovers from David @ the K5 optima store about 1.5 years ago. They only have 3 months use and are in great condition. I believe these ones are discontinued now but am willing to let them go for...

Hey all - I live in Pennsylvania and bought my car there brand new, even though it say's I'm from Canada, I just registered while up here in Canada for the week. This is something I been meaning to ask for years but just finally found the time to register and post.... So - my '13 hybrid lx (the...

I recently had 4 new continental DSW’s mounted / balanced and an alignment done on my ‘13 optima The guy let me know he did the alignment as good as he could but there were some issues and he supposedly couldn’t get it “perfect” Can you guys take a look at the printout and let me know what...

Hello All, I have a 2013 Kia Optima EX, and have been hearing a shaking noise in my front end when i travel at high speeds. So I was recently driving on the highway, about 70-75, when i went around a corner and felt as if my driver side tire wasn’t even turning, making a strange almost grinding...

Looking for front strut assemblies for my 2013 Kia Optima SX. I currently am running K-sport coilovers and I guess it is common for these to rotate on the hat and make loud ping noises but I am over the sound. I am located in Plainfield, IL.

I am replacing my front and back suspension due to my front driver side coil spring snapping off last year..so midas well just replace it all at the same time with the horrible luck i've had with this specific year kia. Does anyone know if this would be considered durable and reliable... i live...

Hi all, I have a 2013 Kia Optima LX with the 2.4L NA I4 GDI "Theta II" engine. I am commuting about 45 miles round trip each day in this car. The car currently has around 111,000 miles on it. Assuming that the engine is well maintained (I'm currently doing full synthetic oil changes at every...

I've had an odd noise start up recently with my '13 Optima when turning sharply at speed: there is a sharp CLUNK from the rear of the vehicle, cannot tell if it's coming from the right or left side, but it sounds like it's coming from the left. The suspension has not changed/the car is not...

Hello! i own a 2014 Kia optima ex! i finally paid it off and i want to start doing some things to the car now, i was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of a decent coil over suspension kit for this car! thank you in advance! this is besty!

Has anyone out there installed all of the frame enhancement parts for the Optima? Found Here: PRODUCT - KIA - OPTIMA K5 (TF) 2010-2015 - Ultra Racing USA, LLC - Chassis Tuning Specialist If so, how has this affected your vehicle's overall performance? Can one of our experts comment on what...

Does anyone know if there's been any suspension differences between the MY2011 to MY2012-15?

When i go over certain man hole covers or bumps i get a loud noise from the struts as if they become fully compressed to the max. I recently got new front struts about a month ago. Any idea why?

So my 2012 Optima Hybrib had a noise coming from the rear. Took it to the dealer. In the end it was coming from front and back. Ended up replacing front left and right control arms and upper strut mounts as well as both rear stabilizer links. Throw in an alignment and we are at $2500...

Hi Guys, My Front suspension has this nasty clunking noise. Its really weird. Didn't always happen. Its when I do go over bumps but even small bumps. Almost like a reverse bottom out. Any idea? I have my car going in for routine maintenance tomorrow and will have them look at it but I...

Hey guys, Something weird just started happening today. Normal driving speed, I prob can’t hear it due to my exhaust. But when I try to back into my garage at the very slow speed, trying to turn left and right, I can clearly hear clicking noise. It almost sounded like spring noise. But I don’t...

Hi everyone I have an 11 Optima with bc coil overs and uas bags. Issue I’m having is the bag is pretty close to the tire. Does anyone have a fix for pushing the strut away from the bag. It’s not letting me go as low as I’d like in the front so any help would be great

Good morning fellas how we all doing. I am searching to replace my front shocks & struts in my 2011 kia optima 2.0 sx. I see many other cars have fully suspension allready assembled. However, I can't find any assembled suspension for my kia . . . Is there a place to order it assembled or no? May...