> Mike Romain wrote in news:45facd22$0$6431
> $9a6e19ea@unlimited.newshosting.com:
>
>> 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?

I'd say you're very lucky!

The bounce test, as I'm sure YOU know, is just a rule of thumb. I had a car pass the bounce test and then felt like the rear end was falling off going around corners.