Hey guys,
I know it sounds like I should know about this by now! lol Ah I have an spare set of struts in the garage, How do I know the condition of them, there is a stamp on them that was made in 10/2004 (They're Monroe GT Gas), at the moment they're all extended and does go up to maximum, seems to be okay? Is there a way I can tell that are okay/RWC enough to put them in the car?
Cheers
AP
Struts - how do I tell if any good or not?
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AlpineRaven
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Struts - how do I tell if any good or not?
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
As long they go all the way back up when compressed a bit and dont leak at all, they would be worth a shot anyway...............
[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Busdriver, 91 L Enduro Wagon, stock ,for now.
Lots of Ks,A/C, MP3 sometimes(if its not dark) singing steering wheel cover which I listen too when its dark.
Suby Newbie
Lots of Ks,A/C, MP3 sometimes(if its not dark) singing steering wheel cover which I listen too when its dark.
Suby Newbie
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Gannon
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Compress them and then let go... it should slowly extend at a constant speed, if not, they are stuffed
Current rides: 2016 Mitsubishi Triton GLS & 2004 Forester X
Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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Ongoing Project/Toy: 1987 RX Turbo EA82T, Speeduino ECU, Coil-pack ignition, 440cc Injectors, KONI adjustale front struts, Hybrid L Series/ Liberty AWD 5sp
Past rides: 92 L series turbo converted wagon, 83 Leone GL Sedan, 2004 Liberty GT Sedan & 2001 Outback
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AlpineRaven
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Yeah that what I thought... Thanks guys... my struts are all okay.
Cheers
AP
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
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openflame06
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Best way to realise what good struts are like, get some bad ones.
You'll notice that good ones rebound at a contant speed and feel smooth. Bad ones stay compressed and often feel jagged like they are getting stopped by something.
REALLY bad ones - such as one that was removed from my corolla at one stage will not move at all.
You'll notice that good ones rebound at a contant speed and feel smooth. Bad ones stay compressed and often feel jagged like they are getting stopped by something.
REALLY bad ones - such as one that was removed from my corolla at one stage will not move at all.
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AlpineRaven
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yeah... they're all expand quickly/normal in all 4 struts so they're ok.openflame06 wrote:Best way to realise what good struts are like, get some bad ones.
You'll notice that good ones rebound at a contant speed and feel smooth. Bad ones stay compressed and often feel jagged like they are getting stopped by something.
REALLY bad ones - such as one that was removed from my corolla at one stage will not move at all.
Cheers
AP
Subarus that I have/had:
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic
1995 Liberty "Rallye" - 5MT AWD, LSD - *written off 25/8/06 in towing accident.
1996 Liberty Wagon - SkiFX AWD 5MT D/R, Lifted.. Outback Sway Bar, 1.59:1 Low Gearing see thread: 1.59:1 in EJ Box Page
Sold at 385,000kms in July 2011.
2007 Liberty BP Wagon, 2.5i automatic