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Scary ride-Bad strut I think

Discussion in 'Stop, Drop & Roll' started by Silver Bullet, Jan 18, 2005.

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    Silver Bullet New Member

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    Scary ride-Bad strut I think

    My ride is not like it was just a few monts ago. Turns I could easily take at 90 mph I have to take at like 60. Even then the pucker factor is high! Also, my 17 x 7s just started to rub on big bumps especially on the driver's side rear. I checked out the rear and the driver's side sits slightly lower than the passenger side. I just replaced my stock setup only 10k miles ago with Tokico HPs and Tein H-techs.

    Is it a bad driver's side strut or spring and should I replace both rear struts or springs together? Could it be something else?

    How bad is the warranty process with Tokico?

    Sorry about all the ???s but it's frustrating the shit out of me--ARRGGHH!!!

    Thanks!
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    fishexpo101 Get Some

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    If the ride height is different from side to side - then it a spring that is sagging on you. I would double check that the spring seats are in good shape and the strut assembly is not damaged. I'll assume that the rest of the suspension is fine. If you plan to replace them - have to do them in pairs. I believe that the Teins have a 1 year warranty for sagging - Tokicos, never had to do warranty replacement work on them before - don't know how they are. I just found it easier to buy something else.
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    ^^^^^What he said.


    Thats not as bad as me car. If you get to hard on the gas in my car the whole front end gets loose thats fun. LOL
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    How can I determine if the spring seat is the problem? If it is the problem is it ok to use an OEM replacement or is there an upgrade brand/type I can use?

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