Unstable rear end

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » July 2nd, 2003, 10:40 pm

Has anyone had this problem before. My rear end seems very unstable when I go over bumps at highway speeds. It seems to be more noticable on the driver's side. I've also notice a slight creeking noise comming from the rear driver's side area but I can't seem to pin-point it. Any suggestions? I'm heading to Vancouver for the annual West Coast meet and I don't want any accidents.

mx3TT · Post by **mx3TT** » July 3rd, 2003, 12:51 am

Check your rear struts. I recall hearing that if you push down right over the strut, and it takes more then 2 bounces to settle, then its gone bad. Try that, but correct me if im wrong.

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » July 3rd, 2003, 9:43 am

It seems to settle pretty quick, just seems a bit sticky. It probably still is the strut. I hope that's not expensive.

back alley · Post by **back alley** » July 3rd, 2003, 10:33 pm

sounds the same as my car before i had the rear struts replaced.
it was pricey!

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » July 4th, 2003, 12:40 am

How pricey? Did you do it yourself?[ July 04, 2003: Message edited by: WyldSide ]

millionflame · Post by **millionflame** » July 4th, 2003, 1:55 am

<blockquote>quote:<hr>Originally posted by WyldSide:
How pricy? Did you do it yourself?<hr></blockquote>Buying ONE strut of OEM ride quality usually is pricey, but not blowing the bank.You'll always get a better deal doing all four at once and doing it yourself.~A

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » July 4th, 2003, 9:54 am

I guess I may have to do the whole set then.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » July 4th, 2003, 2:32 pm

Just look into the zx2 struts, they are cheap and if your going through a shop consider lowering springs at the same time because instalation stays the same even if you throw on new springs.

wyldside · Post by **wyldside** » July 4th, 2003, 5:12 pm

I was thinking of pricing out the Tokico struts with maybe Suspension Techniques springs. I only plan to lower it 1.5".[ July 05, 2003: Message edited by: WyldSide ]

back alley · Post by **back alley** » July 6th, 2003, 2:57 am

my cost was about $800. that was parts & labour.

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