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08-12-2019, 04:33 PM | #1 |
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help... think i blew a strut or shock
I hit a big bump in the highway where they paved new section next to the old. The tarmac was offset probably 6" or so and I hit it at 70mph. I bent three rims as a result. So I replaced the three rims but I'm getting quite a bit more nvh in the cabin/seat/everything than I did before.
Whats the best way to tell if a blew one of my struts or shocks? I have the '17 PP Sachs with roughly 19k miles on them. Is there anything else I should check? |
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Did you have the alignment checked? How about any of the other suspension components? That was a considerable hit to cause that much damage to the wheels.
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if you're still getting vibrations, i would check the axles for all the wheels
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Had an alignment done. Pretty sure that made it worse. I think they went really aggressive with the toe and now its super twitchy at highway speeds. Of course their printer wasn't working so I don't know what the final numbers where. Thinking about taking it to a speed shop to check it out and dial it in once more.
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At that speed, and with three bent wheels, I'd go over ALL of it with great care. Peened wheel bearings may take a while before they start to growl. Or they may already be the source of the NVH.
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specifically for bent axles. i would put it on a lift and spin the wheels, checking them for run out--it ought to be zero.
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The axles, or as the service manual refers to them, axle hubs, are replaceable assemblies. They also house the wheel bearings.
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You're in San Antonio just like I am, so you can go to Turner's DIY and get on a lift for $20/hr with access to air tools. If you want my assistance just send me a PM and I will work it into my schedule to come help you out. I always try to help out any local owners (I've done plenty of exhaust and suspension upgrades . Also, out of curiosity where did you hit this spot so I know to avoid it |
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Thanks all!
I'm taking it to Soul Speed in Austin this Friday to get a proper alignment and once over on the suspension. Hopefully nothing needs replacing. |
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That's a great place to take it, Jaime does a good job and Soulspeed is well acquainted with all the intricacies of suspension work. That's who I had do my initial coilover install + corner weighting. That said, going all the way to Austin is a bit of a drive. Like I said, if you want we can probably find out everything wrong with it on a lift at Turner's DIY, and you can learn how to fix it yourself. |
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if it don't drive right, i'm only hoping you find all the components that need to be replaced in the first shot.
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post your alignment numbers?
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Any other damage or just an alignment? |
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