 Struts seem to be loose or something....., struts not locked is this normal?? |
  |
 Oct 10, 2005 - 10:06 PM
|
 
|
 Enthusiast  Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%)  |
Ok, I noticed today that my struts tend to move left and right when you rotate them by hand when there not connected with the 2 big bolts that hold them to the rotor/thingy ma jig. Is this normal for the celicas??? I thought that the struts were supposed to be locked in place and not moving at all? I'm guessing that when I turn the steering wheel the same thing happens too!
|
|
Oct 10, 2005 - 10:37 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Dec 27, '03 From Nor Cal Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
There is a certain amount of movement that the struts can make... they turn when you turn, they can flex with compression, etc... so no... they aren't stationary... ;]
-------------------- "It's ok to be naked girl... I'm an artist!"
1995 AT200 Celica ST: stocked out daily driver... 1984 AE86 Corolla GT-SR5: silvertop 20V 4AGE project car jacked up with goodies... 1991 SW2x MR2 n/a: bare bones hardtop model soon to be... |
|
Oct 11, 2005 - 12:33 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
The steering knuckle, and the tie rods and controls arms attached to it, are what guide the struts and keep them in line with your car. That's why those bolts are so big...
|
|
Oct 11, 2005 - 1:38 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Jan 17, '03 From Fresno, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
one of mine are like that. I am recommend changing one of the blow struct mount.
check maybe you strut mount are going out. also check the your tire, if it chamber in or out. If so, you must replace them. |
|
Oct 11, 2005 - 4:34 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
My wheels suck, I can feel every pebble, crack, bump, insect I run over on the road. Do you guys have this problem with Low-profle tires?
|
|
Oct 11, 2005 - 6:06 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 14, '05 From Corpus Christi Tx Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
QUOTE(soulshadow @ Oct 11, 2005 - 4:34 PM) My wheels suck, I can feel every pebble, crack, bump, insect I run over on the road. Do you guys have this problem with Low-profle tires? [right][snapback]343445[/snapback][/right] DUDE YES!!!!!!! I have the worst of all things....low pros, body kit, lowered car......man it was ok when i just got the tires and rims, but when i dropped it......its a real pain to drive off the freeway. 
|
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: November 25th, 2024 - 4:20 AM |