1997 Chevy Cavalier Spring and Strut Replacement

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
130,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BILLDO44
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I was told by a repair shop that when I replace my front and rear struts that I whould also replace the springs. Is this just a suggestion or fact.
Oct 30, 2008 at 7:47 PM
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PEAR69
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It is a suggestion, but - if a spring fails it is usually a front spring - and- if a front spring fails it can be very serious - depending on how fast you are going.
Oct 30, 2008 at 9:50 PM
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