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| Subject: | Re: Q: new shocks/struts - when? |
| Poster: | MikeRomainromainm@sympatico.ca |
| Date: | Fri, 16 Mar 2007 13:28:52 -0400 |
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Tegger wrote:
> Mike Romain wrote in news:45facd22$0$6431
> $9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosting.com:
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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.
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> 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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Time to buy stock in their maker....
Mike
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