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View Full Version : How do you know to replace struts or shocks? georgiaboy 03-12-2008, 12:50 PM My: 1992 325i 2.5 M30 Somewhat bumpy ride. Struts run $549 and shocks $114.00. How do you know it struts need to be replaced? easymoney 03-13-2008, 08:30 PM Do a visual inspection. If you see any leakage then it's time for replacement. M62pwrdE38 03-13-2008, 09:28 PM Check by rocking the front and rear up and down and if the car doesn't stomp bouncing shortly after 1 bounce after you let go then they are pretty much toast. M62pwrdE38 03-13-2008, 09:38 PM Do a visual inspection. If you see any leakage then it's time for replacement. The fronts aren't going to leak, they are shock inserts, not strut assemblies. M-technik-3 03-21-2008, 09:22 AM If he's talking about an e36 the leak as they are not rebuildable. Shop around prices are better. bigbeansm3 03-21-2008, 09:47 PM if you hit a bump and keep bouncing afterward, its time to replace them. The suspension should immediately soak up the impact, without any reciprocation after the initial rebound stroke. nhocky318 03-21-2008, 09:58 PM if you enjoy a nice smooth ride your car shouldnt do this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ3gWwV2l7c KenAllen08 03-25-2008, 10:52 AM if you enjoy a nice smooth ride your car shouldnt do this... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ3gWwV2l7c That's what my dodge shadow used to do :buttrock Then I put new shocks on, stiff. |