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Old Nov 29, 2007 | 11:41 PM
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Anyone know how to tell if struts are blown? I think mine might be....what should I look for?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:03 AM
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i think once u start bottoming out ur struts are about done
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 12:11 AM
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I think my front are blown.

And i'm getting on live!
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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when i removed my old struts, i would pull the piston up and it would just fall straight down, thats an indicator right there lol
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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Does your car feel like it floats around, if you hit bumps does the front kinda bounce a little?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2007 | 06:52 PM
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Go to the front of the car and push down as hard as you can. If it comes back smoothly (no bouncing) your struts are ok, if its bouncy then your struts are gone.
 
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