Signs of failing front air struts on AWD
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I never had a car with air suspension before. It is somewhat hard for me tell if my front air struts are on its way out. I have no idea how old they are but they still have manufacture stickers. I assume, they were replaced at some point but there is nothing about it in the history of the vehicle.
In between, I can feel difference between comfort, regular and sport. The car keeps the height and doesn't seem to leak any air. Thoughts?
In between, I can feel difference between comfort, regular and sport. The car keeps the height and doesn't seem to leak any air. Thoughts?
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Does the car bounce over bumps?
That was my clue. My front left air shock also clattered like a jar full of coins over bumps.
That was my clue. My front left air shock also clattered like a jar full of coins over bumps.
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It bounces a little at 85 mph, at speeds around 40 mph on bumpy road there is subtle thumping.
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The only other thing I can suggest is to drive around on Height High for a while and see if it improves the way the car handles bumps and such.
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I have a brand new set of ceika awd coilovers if you're interested.
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I got 156k on the car. The front struts have no leaks: air or fluid. Upper bushings where replaced not long ago, new lower control arms (OEM) are coming soon. I got brand new front hubs installed, it took out some of vibration but not all of it.
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I got lower control arms in mail not so long ago. Upper control arms should be shipped any time now. My tie rods are in a bed condition too.
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I replaced all front arms, sway bar bushing and links, and inner and outer tie rods. The car does not wonder over the road anymore, there is no rattle or clicking but there is some vibration apparently due to defects in tires.