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> bubbabubbs@yahoo.com wrote:
>> How do I know when my car needs a new set of shocks/struts?
>> The car is a 2001 Corolla CE, 121,000 miles. The suspension feels
>> pretty soft - much softer than that on my 1992 Civic LX (222,000
>> miles.)
>> But I can't remember whether it's always been this way, or if it's
>> gotten softer over time.
>>
>> Cheers
>>
>
> When we used to test shocks, we would bounce each corner of the vehicle
> hard, let go and count the bounces before a total stop. Good shocks
> will bounce maybe 1- 1 1/2 times. Worn out ones bounce 3 times or
> more. Two bounces and change was just about ready to change out.
>
What if the shocks have 284,000 miles on them and still don't even bounce
once when you stop pushing?
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Tegger