2005 Chevy Trailblazer

Tiny
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2005 Chevy Trailblazer 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

how can I tell if front struts are going bad?
Monday, November 30th, 2009 AT 10:08 PM

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Tiny
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Are you getting any noise from them?

Also, the oldest technique in the book is this. Bounce the front of the vehicle. If the struts are good, the vehicle will stop bouncing within 3 bounces. If they are weak, it will continue and take time to slow down.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009 AT 6:35 AM

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