2007-07-02 04:49:39 · 5 answers · asked by Malon J 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Struts are just big shocks with springs over them however other worn parts in the suspension or steering could be discovered
2007-07-02 04:56:42 · answer #1 · answered by Charles s 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over time the fluid (or gas if gas charged) in your struts will leak out and you will lose suspension firmness and control if you don't change the leaking strut. No big deal until you feel your car rides like a lumberwagon or you need to make an emergency manuever and the car wallows like a barge. Just keep an eye on the handling. I wouldn't sweat the bump stop till I replaced the leaking strut. The alignment price is outrageous but if I replaced the struts I would get it aligned somewhere else.
2016-05-21 02:21:45 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have your ride height checked by your dealer or an alignment shop if you have 75,000 + on your car you may need new coil springs also. Be prepared to buy new upper strut mounting plates @ $35.00 per front strut and $15.-18. for the rear. Your car has two lower ball joints and inner and outer tie rod ends. Have them checked because most new cars do not have grease fittings on them and they die an early death. Replace if necessary Either Moog ot TRW with grease fittings. Check your strut / swaybar links. Replace if necessary.
I don't know if you like a tighter more firm controlled ride but KYB makes an awesome strut. There are a couple of mail order houses that have them tirerack.com and autopartswarehouse.com. Auto Parts Warehouse does not charge shipping on orders over $50. and you pay no sales tax. Your local Car Quest has KYB struts also.
My personal experience is do not get sucked into Monroe Quick struts. The spring diameter is too big and ride height is too high.
2007-07-02 05:12:58 · answer #3 · answered by Country Boy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If your struts are bad, other suspension parts (bushings, ball joints, tie rod ends) may be worn out as well. I suggest you have the rest of the suspension inspected, even if not totally worn out, consider replacing high mileage worn parts since the suspension will be at least part way disassembled. That way you won't have to pay for labor a second time or have to disassemble it yourself all over again. You don't want to replace the struts and then be told your wheels can't be aligned because other things are worn out of spec.
2007-07-02 04:59:48 · answer #4 · answered by ADB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the very least you will need a wheel alignment. You might want to have tie rods, ball joints and other suspension parts checked.
2007-07-02 04:57:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋