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Not a good idea. Play it safe and have it towed to the garage for repair.
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Is it safe to drive with a broken strut?
No!
Can you drive with a broken strut?
No, you can't. If the strut is broken, the whole corner of the car will collapse going over a bump and could cause more damage.
What does it mean when your rear left tire cause the car to veer when hitting a bump?
If front wheel drive, the rear strut on that side is most likely bad. Rear wheel drive it could be the shock or a broken spring. If it is a spring, the corner should be a lot lower than the other side.
Why does your 96 dodge ram only drive in four wheel and not in 2 wheel?
Something has broken in the rear axle.Something has broken in the rear axle.
Why is my rear tire rubbing on the shock absorber?
I have had that problem on my 1994 Chrysler LHS. Your strut is actually broken, the pan which holds the spring in place has poor welds and can snap. You should get a new strut.
Upper ball joints?
Rear wheel drive have upper ball joints, front wheel drive do not. The strut takes the place of the ball joint.
You hace a 98 mystique rear macpherson struts every bump you hit you feel a vibration on the righ side no loose body panels or splash guards no vibrations on the lft rear side any fixes?
Check strut for any signs of leakage or broken spring. Could be a bad strut mount or bearing check for looseness or play Check strut for any signs of leakage or broken spring. Could be a bad strut mount or bearing check for looseness or play
Why do you hear a loud clunking noise from the left tire area when you drive your Chevy berretta?
You more than likely have a rear strut that needs to be replaced. Be sure to replace both rear struts when doing so. A strut is the shock absorber system on your fwd Berretta.
What are the dangers of driving with a broken strut?
A broken strut can cause the tire to crash into the wheel well. This can cause loss of control of the vehicle and it can cause the axle to break.
How do you install a front strut bar on a 2001 gtp?
If the Strut Bar is a GM Performance Parts Strut Bar then you have to purchase a set of end brackets. The same front strut bar can be mounted to the rear with a set of rear strut brackets. http://drcustomparts.com/HomePage.htm More info at w-body.com
Does a broken strut affect brakes and tires?
A broken strut will definitely affect your tires. They will wear quicker, and possibly off center. As for the broken strut affecting your brakes? Mainly for the fact that your car will not be performing correctly, your steering can be pulling to one side or the other, and when you brake, this can be enhanced.
When you drive through a dip or over a bump in the road the rear end of your 95 Chevy lumina bounces horribly Do you need new springs or new struts?
If it uses rear struts, replace them. If it's rear shocks, replace them. Basically it's the same thing. Replace the strut inserts if you can get them. It's a lot less money than replacing the entire strut.
