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Heavy-duty strut assembly *NEEDED*

Old Dec 1, 2010 | 04:10 PM
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I run a fleet of Dodge Caravans and Im tired of having to replace the front struts because of hauling equipment around. Does anyone out there know if they make a heavy-duty strut assembly for the Caravans?
 
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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 07:45 PM
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I don't see how hauling weight wears out the strut???? rough roads sure, impact nicks in the shaft, excessive travel, bottom out on jounce and top out on rebound are ways for premature shock failure. Being your in WI, the roads aren't all that bad (unless you're going to Chicago a lot). maybe you should get a vehicle more suitable to the massive weight you are hauling.

maybe check into some rebuildable racing struts like Penske or QA1. then you can re-valve, replace seals,
 
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 12:50 AM
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I know dodge has strut assy,but i don't know if they are heavy-duty.
 
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