Questions tagged [struts]
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What are reasons axle shafts/struts frequently break?
First to make sure I'm using the correct terminology: for a manual transmission, front-wheel drive Mk4 2004 Volkswagen Jetta, are axle shaft / drive axle / CV axle the same thing?
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Front Top Strut Assembly Bearing Mix Match
I have a previous post in regards to a top strut mount bearing issue with my struts. I understand OEM part replacement may do the job, although for how long if at all. Due to the material/construction ...
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Front Top Strut Mount Plastic Bearing Issue
I replaced my front struts full assembly on both sides with new parts over a year ago:
Top mounts
Bearings
Bump stops
Dust covers
Coil springs
Struts
I also replaced my lower ball joints and outer ...
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2003 civic si - ground control installation on bilstein struts
I recently purchased a set of ground control coilover conversion springs to be used with my bilstein struts. The kit came with install instructions for koni yellow struts, which are similar, yet ...
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I bought two new shock absorbers but one of them is much softer and slower. Is it bad? (video attached)
It also does not go up fully if I put some weight on it.
Video: https://youtu.be/1CpawflyGjs
Car is scion tc. Both struts are the same brand/line.
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What are the symptoms of a bad complete strut assembly on a 2009 Honda Civic LX
What are the symptoms of a bad complete strut assembly on a 2009 Honda Civic LX . I've got an undiagnosable vibration
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Locked steering wheel moved/rotated after replacing struts. Is this okay?
So I hired a mechanic to replace my front left strut. I parked the car in a lifter and left it with the steering wheel perfectly aligned straight then i turned off the car. When the strut work was ...
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Damage to shocks over sharp curb
I drive a 2012 Sportage and I accidentally drove over the curb yesterday. The bricks that made this curb where old and irregular so there we sharp bits poking out. I was not driving too fast but as ...
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How can I fix the gap at the top of my new struts?
There is a gap between the body of the car and the bottom of the plate that attached to the top of the struts.
I see it on both sides, but here are pictures from the driver's side:
When the front end ...
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Clicking sound after changing struts. 2008 Ford Escape hybrid
I have a 2008 Ford Escape hybrid. I recently changed out my old struts for brand new ones. After the new ones were installed, I hear a clicking sound when I accelerate and when I brake. There will be ...
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On uneven road, I hear sound from front left side as though the tire is touching the fender and rubbing against it for a second
On uneven road, and also on speed braker, at low speed of 1 to 10 km/hr, I hear sound from front right side of bonet. It sounds as though the tire is touching the fender and rubbing against it (it is ...
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