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Old Nov 19, 2002
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are my struts blown?

my ride feels really bouncy. i dont know whats up w/ that.and i only have eibach sportlines.ive had them for over a year now. any tips on checking for a leaking or blown strut?
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my ride feels really bouncy. i dont know whats up w/ that.and i only have eibach sportlines.ive had them for over a year now. any tips on checking for a leaking or blown strut?[hr]
push on the back of ur car and it should stop bouncing in like 1-2 bounces. dont know if that made sense or not. if not then time for some konis.
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ok it bounces like 3 times but its really soft. like i push it down w/ no problem.unlike the stock setup which the suspension is harder/stiffer
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A year on stock struts? You've already answered your own question. It's time for new struts.
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civichx81: Try jacking your car up to check if there're any fluid on your shocks/struts. Did you just feel the bounciness or has it been like that since youve had your sportlines? If you've just felt the bouciness, I'm pretty sure your shocks are blown.

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[hr]A year on stock struts? You've already answered your own question. It's time for new struts.[hr]
Mine is still good after a year.
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stock suspension is softer so it should be more easy to push down. and i think after 7 months or so, my shocks are starting to go with neuspeed sports as well. i tried the bouncing thing and its hard to tell if its blown. but ya check for any fluid around the shock... i wouldnt be surprised if your shocks were blown. i'm planning on riding it out will tokicos come out cause 550 is way too damn much
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you can jack the car off the ground and make sure you get each tire off the the ground. The ride will better for a day or less. Its cheap and you get excercise. other than that, its time for some new struts.
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