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Which is better, a strut or a strut assembly

Should you replace just the strut or use a strut assembly When your struts wear out you’ll have the choice of replacing just the strut or installing a fully loaded strut assembly. Here’s some information to help you make the decision. First, you need to know your ride height Most shops don’t perform this step but it’s really critical to helping you make the decision of a strut or strut assembly.  All springs sag over time and sagging springs change your vehicle’s ride height. Since strut assemblies come with new … Read More

How long struts last — A guide to when they require replacement

How long struts last — It depends The simple answer to how long struts last is this; 80,000 to 120,000 miles. But it depends on the road conditions in your area. If your roads are in rough shape with potholes, you can wear them out in as little as 50,000 miles. On normal roads, they’re seriously compromised by the time they rack up 100,000 miles. However, since they wear slowly, drivers rarely notice. Bad Strut symptoms • Excessive nose dive in normal stops • Scalloping wear on your tires • … Read More


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