1997 Honda CRV

1997 HONDA CRV
175,000 MILES • 4 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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ZAMAN
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hello, my CRV is giving me a little or slight banging on roads that are barely rough.I'm thinking of changing the struts and springs to a performance one which type or brand would u recommend for a smoother ride?
Jul 30, 2008 at 8:19 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi zaman,

Only the original specs would give you a smooth ride, performance grade would make it harsher.

You should check the stabilizer bushes and end links regarding the knocking noise, more likely to be the cause than the struts.
Jul 31, 2008 at 10:27 PM
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