Help!! STRUT is dead
08-17-2007, 06:10 AM
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i hit the curve yesterday and i had to change rear tire, soon front tire and wheel
and i went to get alliment to dealer and they say my strut is dead
1 strut dead means i need to change both front strut should i just
change to new coilovers? can i buy only 2 pcs of coilover?
and i went to get alliment to dealer and they say my strut is dead
1 strut dead means i need to change both front strut should i just
change to new coilovers? can i buy only 2 pcs of coilover?
08-17-2007, 06:16 AM
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If you get coilovers you will need to get four. I recommend either KW v2 or Bilstein PSS9 coilovers b/c they'll allow you to adjust the height and dampening.
08-22-2007, 09:44 PM
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you don't have to change all struts, just the one that is dead. but yeah do go with coilovers. do you have aftermarket springs, cuz I know struts are covered under warranty if you have stock suspension
08-22-2007, 09:56 PM
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Just curious, What symptom did you get with dead strut ? I have hitting lots of deadly deep pot holes and bumps at high speed.
Sydney roads are designed for rally cars and 4wd, i think.
08-23-2007, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by bun[z
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Just curious, What symptom did you get with dead strut ?
I have hitting lots of deadly deep pot holes and bumps at high speed.
Sydney roads are designed for rally cars and 4wd, i think.
Just curious, What symptom did you get with dead strut ? I have hitting lots of deadly deep pot holes and bumps at high speed.
Sydney roads are designed for rally cars and 4wd, i think.
You should check the bushings, tire rods, bearings etc too.
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