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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.

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.

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

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

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

<blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by WyldSide:
How pricy? Did you do it yourself?<hr></blockquote><p>Buying ONE strut of OEM ride quality usually is pricey, but not blowing the bank.<p>You'll always get a better deal doing all four at once and doing it yourself.<p>~A

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

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.

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

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