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In Reply to: How do you know if shocks/struts are bad? posted by Kevlar on November 07, 2000 at 16:19:57: ... However, If the car bounces (that is, the spring compresses again), you have bad struts.
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I bought 4 new tires in May (I have put 12,000 miles on these new tires) and the back tires have worn down so bad that I doubt I will get another 5,000 out of them. I was told that my struts were badly worn and that I should replace all of them if I plan to keep my car.
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Car Struts and Shock Absorbers Questions - This category contains featured questions as examples. They relate to most vehicles. ... Answer: Your swaying problem may be due to worn out or weak shock absorbers. Replace with new to recheck problem.
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On a rough, winding road, the driver of a car with worn shocks is in danger of losing control. Weak shocks or struts permit excessive rebound of the wheels, allowing them to become airborn. During this brief period the tire is in the air, it loses contact with the road surface.
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Shocks and Struts ... Worn shocks may no longer keep the wheels on the ground, compromising road holding and handling ... The car may sway dangerously on tight bends and turns...
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The piston rod can easily be nicked or damaged by flying gravel allowing grit and dirt to damage the piston seal. Among signs of worn shocks or struts: ... Source: Car Care Council...
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For many popular-selling vehicles, replacing worn shocks and struts after 50,000 miles or more can improve vehicle handling characteristics and comfort. Actual mileage may vary depending upon driver ability, vehicle type and type of driving and road conditions. ... Related Articles: Car Care Advice;
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Find out more about how your car works with the Automotive Systems Guide that covers each system in the quiz. ... The ball joint is worn out ... Did you know ACDelco shocks and struts are available for 95 percent of vehicle makes and models from the 1980s on? Find out more about shocks and struts with Road Response and...
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Did you know that worn out shock & struts can increase your braking distance and cause serious problems? ... Car-X’s automotive professionals can accommodate an entire range of suspension needs, such as coil springs and heavy-duty shock and struts. When it comes to top quality struts, Car-X carries Monroe Reflex®,
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