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emsmith2323
Joined: 21 Sep 2007
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| Posted: 8/23/08 7:53PM Post subject: Trying to diagnose pothole damage |
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| My wife drives my tc through the massive detroit potholes. 18" wheels wrapped in 40 series coupled with stock suspension = big problems. I'm pretty sure my strut is blown because it's oily. It also smells like grease around the wheel well. When i hit a bump on the expressway there's sort of a 'vibration' that goes away quickly. It can be felt mainly through the steering wheel. Anyway, I'm hopeful that this sounds like a bad strut. If anyone has any thoughts I'd love to hear them. Especially whether my diagnosis sounds appropriate, and any recommendations on where I might find a new strut. |
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draxcaliber
Joined: 20 Sep 2006
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Location: Maryland
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| Posted: 8/23/08 7:56PM Post subject: |
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| could have damaged the control arms or hurt the sway bar. |
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emsmith2323
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| Posted: 8/23/08 9:18PM Post subject: |
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| The control arm looks straight, as does the sway bar. Think it could be a ball joint or bushing? Since you mention the arm and bar, do the symptoms sound like more than just a strut to you? |
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ihavenosn
Joined: 01 Oct 2006
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Location: San Diego (Lolitas king)
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| Posted: 8/26/08 12:10PM Post subject: |
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| Check your CV boots too if you smell grease, there may be a chance they got damaged. |
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