Questions tagged [struts]
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Rotted, leaking front struts
I dropped my Silverado off for brake work and the mechanic told me that my front struts are rotted and leaking very badly, and need to be replaced. How serious of a condition is this and what happens ...
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Shall I replace strut?
2002 Camry LE, 150,000 miles. The rear passenger side leaks, but the rear driver side seems okay. They have been like these for 3 or more years. The riding experence has been okay, not bumpy. If I ...
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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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When to replace struts?
I recently replaced my struts because the shop said the front driver side is leaking when I took it in to replace brake pads/rotors. But now that I am looking closely, I am not sure the struts need ...
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Noises after installing new coilovers
Replaced my struts with new Tein coilovers. I don't have a torque wrench but all bolts seem firm. Test drive after installation has a near constant thumping noise from the rear regardless of bumps in ...
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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?
I have been ...
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Should I replace the sway bar link when replacing the strut assembly?
In this video, "What are Shocks? What are Struts? Which Does Your Car or Truck Use?" the narrator says,
One thing I strongly recommend is if you get the assembly get the links, the links ...
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What do they call the link to the strut assembly?
In this video, "What are Shocks? What are Struts? Which Does Your Car or Truck Use?" the narrator says,
"when I was replace this whole strut assembly I knew that I was going to replace ...
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Should I lift up both sides if I only want to change one side's strut?
I want to replace the bearing of one of my highlander's front struts. But I am not sure if it is needed to lift up and put the stands under both front sides of the vehicle to replace only one strut or ...
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How can I understand if my 2008 highlander sport has regular or sport tuned suspension? [duplicate]
I just bought a used 2008 highlander sport AWD. How can I make sure if it does have a regular or sport tuned suspension?
I want to change it's front struts and don't know what exact part should I buy?
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How should I find a mechanic?
I am a new student in the US. I bought a used car and it seems it needs a strut change. But I don't know how things work here or how to find a good (and affordable) mechanic near me.
Should I buy the ...
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How can I find the exact part number of a 2008 highlander strut?
I want to change the front passenger side strut of a Toyota highlander 2008 sport AWD with 130K. But I don't know what is the exact product I must buy? (Either OEM or after market).
I also like to ...
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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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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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