I have a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Sport and want to know how I can check my struts to make sure they are not going bad.
2007-09-27 05:51:40 · 5 answers · asked by Yoi_55 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I did just replace the shocks about 2-3 months ago. I have been hearing some bumping/banging occasionally, this is why I am asking. I will try the bounce test today...
2007-09-27 07:20:10 · update #1
all you have to do is bounce it a few times,if it keeps bouncing ,at least more than twice when you stop doing it they need to be replaced,you can also go by mileage they should be replaced every 50 thousand miles on any car,this helps to keep it handling real good,any shop will also check them for you free of charge,good luck with it.
2007-09-27 05:56:39 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sears? Gawd no, do not move there. Ask the individual doing the inspection why the struts have to get replaced. They cannot simply let you know they have to get replaced and no longer provide an explanation for why. Usually, the one purpose for exchanging struts is that if they're tired inflicting immoderate journey of the entrance suspension, noise corresponding to clunking, or if they're leaking externally. Yes, struts have fluid in them, however you cannot simply difference the fluid. the final purpose for exchanging a strut is that if it had been broken someway corresponding to being bent and inflicting the alignment to be off. Normally, struts are endorsed to get replaced in pairs, both each fronts or each rears. Exception to this rule is that if there's a concern with each the entrance and the rears. Most aftermarket locations corresponding to Midas, Goodyear, and so on., will in most cases promote you all 4 struts and mounts to hide their bottom to make certain the grievance is constant. Yes, although you're no longer riding a Benz or BMW, the rate for this sort of fix is steep. I lately did a pal's Grand Prix and the entrance finish store quoted her over $900. You have to discover out precisely why they're telling you the struts have to get replaced. It could even be a well suggestion to get a moment inspection, however do not point out some thing approximately the primary one, see in the event that they let you know the struts are unhealthy additionally.
2016-09-05 09:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by duca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Push down on the bumpers. It the vehicles bounces a lot when you let go it needs new strut. Also if it pushes down easy, that's another sign.
2007-09-27 05:56:06 · answer #3 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do the bounce test and also look at the shocks to see if they are leaking any fluid where the rod and body intersect.
2007-09-27 05:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by Lab 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Does your vehicle bounce up and down way too much?
2007-09-27 05:54:52 · answer #5 · answered by m_c_m_a_n 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋