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Do I have a bad strut??

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  • Start date Start date Jul 13, 2011

MyBlackBeast

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I was checking my cars suspension and noticed the the front left side of the car has no bounce. If i push down it hardley moves it is very stiff. All other three corners have some bounce. Is my strut bad?
 

Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?
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I don't know. Strut for us, and i'll tell you if it's bad.
















J/K! Sounds like a bad strut if it doesn't rebound.
 

90mustangGT

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My old 90GT had that happen when the original strut seized up. Car rode like hell.

Anyways, if the struts are original, replace them.
 

BlackGT89

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Also check to see if the strut is actually leaking fluid or if the shaft is bent or damaged.
 

Mustang5L5

That is…until I whipped out my Bissell
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By what younsaid....sounds possible.

But I've also seen guys over torque the lca bolts and cause the same issue.
 
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