Is it safe to replace both front struts?
The OP can count this as one more person who says to replace both front struts, as it is a safety issue. Whether it is a moderate safety issue, or a major one, nobody can say from afar, but the fact remains that it is a safety issue.
What happens when a car has a bad strut mount?
If the car drives straight as an arrow, the tires are correctly aligned. If there’s something wrong with your suspension (possibly a strut mount), tires, or brakes, the car is likely to pull towards the side that’s working correctly.
What are the instructions for installing a strut?
• Use safety stands whenever a procedure requires you to be under the vehicle. • The complete old modular assembly (Fig. 5, 6 & 7) should be discarded in a safe manner. The coil spring is under high tension. Keep away from children. Disassembly should not be attempted. Follow the enclosed instruction sheet to avoid injury.
How are strut towers related to Delta Distance?
You can see the results in the graph below. The Delta Distance on the graph measures the change in distance between the tops of the strut towers, so a positive number means the towers are spreading apart while a negative number means the towers are getting closer together.
If the car drives straight as an arrow, the tires are correctly aligned. If there’s something wrong with your suspension (possibly a strut mount), tires, or brakes, the car is likely to pull towards the side that’s working correctly.
How are struts attached to the suspension system?
Struts are simple parts that keep the suspension attached and in the right position. One end is bolted into the body of the car, and the other is attached to the strut assembly. The mount is an essential part of your suspension system.
What are the pros and cons of ride height adjustable struts?
Ride-Height Adjustable Struts prevent over extension of the suspension. Strut extension can created extended down-travel causing possible damage to ball joints, CV joints, and driveline components. If you’re trying to gain more clearance for a wheel and tire combo, and dont do much offroading or aggressive terrain, spacers will work.
Which is better strut spacers or leveling struts?
Spacers are also very popular amongst new truck owners who just want to level the vehicle without replacing struts that dont have much life on them yet. Besides those significant advantages of ease and cost, there are also cons to such a system compared to leveling struts.