Shock or Strut issue?
12-22-2016, 09:31 AM
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Shock or Strut issue?
Hello All
Just recently, I noticed that my car rides much stiffer on the right front side. And, the right front side is sitting lower than the left front. Would this be a Shock or Strut issue?
Thank You
Just recently, I noticed that my car rides much stiffer on the right front side. And, the right front side is sitting lower than the left front. Would this be a Shock or Strut issue?
Thank You
Last edited by Kiron Kid; 12-22-2016 at 09:33 AM.
12-22-2016, 03:30 PM
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Shocks and struts - the terms are used synonymously even though they aren't technically the same thing. Technically the 3rd gen has MacPherson style struts.
Your better question is whether or not it's a spring issue or a strut issue. Of course we have no way of knowing that remotely and so your best bet is to get in there and look. Unless your spring is randomly cracked and sagging then it's likely your strut has failed.
Your better question is whether or not it's a spring issue or a strut issue. Of course we have no way of knowing that remotely and so your best bet is to get in there and look. Unless your spring is randomly cracked and sagging then it's likely your strut has failed.
12-23-2016, 09:55 AM
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Shocks and struts - the terms are used synonymously even though they aren't technically the same thing. Technically the 3rd gen has MacPherson style struts.
Your better question is whether or not it's a spring issue or a strut issue. Of course we have no way of knowing that remotely and so your best bet is to get in there and look. Unless your spring is randomly cracked and sagging then it's likely your strut has failed.
Your better question is whether or not it's a spring issue or a strut issue. Of course we have no way of knowing that remotely and so your best bet is to get in there and look. Unless your spring is randomly cracked and sagging then it's likely your strut has failed.
Thank You. I believe you are correct. I'm having difficulty locating a new (loaded-ready to install) unit with coil and spring. I know they exist and are common. Where do you recommend I get one? I've tried, NAPA, AutoZone, O'Reilly's, Baxter, etc.
Thank You