jtbel Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I have been concerned about the suspension on my car since I bought it a few months back. When we first got it there was a noise when going over a sharp dip in the road. I notified the dealership where I bought it, and they said they replaced one of the front struts. I can't even remember which one, but the noise is still there. I have read some postings on the subject and will tackle that later. Anyway, I was looking at the ride height at all four tires, and the front looks even on both sides. The back left tire I can barely fit three fingers between the tire and fender. On the back right, I can easily fit four fingers. My question is does the side that is lower need a new strut? What is the normal distance between the tire and fender? Is it an easy job for a DIY'fer with a spring clamp? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Air suspension or no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtbel Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 No air suspension (as far as I know). Also are there struts in front and shocks in back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 Struts at all four. Weak or broken spring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtbel Posted December 29, 2005 Author Share Posted December 29, 2005 I spent a short amount of time on the net and could not find prices on a coil spring. Is this something I need to get at a junk yard or a stealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Posted December 29, 2005 Share Posted December 29, 2005 I’m not an expert but how could somebody replace one strut and leave the other; struts have to be replaced in pairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyofOne Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I’m not an expert but how could somebody replace one strut and leave the other; struts have to be replaced in pairs. No they dont, you buy them one at a time. they should be, yes, but they arent always. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
branshew Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 I have the same issue on my '93. I recently had new rotors put on the rear and my mechanic was able to take a good look at it. Even though it is showing no signs of leaking, he thinks that the strut has probably compressed over the years (suspension is original to the car). I plan of getting the rear suspension done late Jan/Feb so I'll let you know what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nc211 Posted December 30, 2005 Share Posted December 30, 2005 www.lexuspartsonline.com I spent a short amount of time on the net and could not find prices on a coil spring. Is this something I need to get at a junk yard or a stealership? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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