Rear Upper Control Arm

1996 CHEVROLET CAPRICE
168,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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Why is my Caprice bottoming out in the rear passenger side when I accelerate.
Mar 26, 2011 at 7:46 PM
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Also it misfires in one cylinder, smells like gas when running and throws out black smoke from 1 exhaust pipe, please help.
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Mar 26, 2011 at 7:51 PM
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HMAC300
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check to see if your shocks are any good or leaking. It may have a suspension problem there as wel so have that checked by a pro. Your springs can also be weak and when you accelerate it allows it to bottom out.
Apr 5, 2011 at 9:06 PM
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