worn out front struts?

Fox89GT · 12-01-2000, 08:20 PM

How can you tell if your front struts are getting tired and worn out? I don't think bouncing each corner is an effective test. Any ideas?

MiracleMax · 12-02-2000, 02:47 AM

How many miles on'em? Struts can wear out in as little as 40k! Especially under harder than normal use

96SNAKE · 12-04-2000, 03:36 PM

My car just started shaking in the front on the blown out strut side. It also makes the car hop violently over rough surfaces when they are worn. Basically, it makes your car feel really old..

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drudis · 12-04-2000, 10:51 PM

Once you get to the bouncy-bouncy mode, you needed to replace them a year ago.
Basically, if the car drives better (firmer) on a very cold morning right off the bat, then they get weaker and floatier as they warm up, that can be an indication to replace them.

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12-01-2000, 08:20 PM	#1
Fox89GT Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 55	worn out front struts? How can you tell if your front struts are getting tired and worn out? I don't think bouncing each corner is an effective test. Any ideas?

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12-02-2000, 02:47 AM	#2
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	How many miles on'em? Struts can wear out in as little as 40k! Especially under harder than normal use

12-04-2000, 03:36 PM	#3
96SNAKE Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: allentown,pa,u.s. Posts: 780	My car just started shaking in the front on the blown out strut side. It also makes the car hop violently over rough surfaces when they are worn. Basically, it makes your car feel really old.. ------------------ formerly 96cobra89lx306 (96Cobra/softtop-3.73,almdrvsht,fancontrl,steeda sbfrmes+shifter,eibachspgs,KYB's,FR-upper arms,Saleen copy-polished 18's,pulleys,Bassani X pipe(gutted),C&L 80mm Cobra DYNO 301rwhp horsepower before gutting the X pipe 93 Ford Probe Gt(slower but turns)

12-04-2000, 10:51 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Once you get to the bouncy-bouncy mode, you needed to replace them a year ago. Basically, if the car drives better (firmer) on a very cold morning right off the bat, then they get weaker and floatier as they warm up, that can be an indication to replace them. ------------------ Darius Rudis Roadracer: Home built t-arm/panhard suspension powered by an S-trimmed motor :-) My Mustang Page