Re: Front End Problem

[Jeff Enderwick <tje@xxxxxxxxx>]

how does one know when struts are shot?

"KOHLBRENNER,MICHAEL (A-hsgAndover,ex1)" <michael_kohlbrenner@domain.elided> writes:

> From: "S. Bly" <ScottBly@domain.elided>
> 
> > I just bought my wife a 1990 525i with over 150k miles.  The car
> > looks and runs great (not nearly the power of my 85 535i), but I
> > notice a severe shutter in the front end on rough spots at speeds
> > over about 40 MPH.  It is especially noticeable on turns such as
> > freeway exits.  I looked for obvious bad joints, but did not see
> > or feel anything loose underneath.  Any suggestions?
> 
> If the shocks are original, it could be as simple as that they
> are worn out.
> 
> Regards,
> Mike Kohlbrenner
> 
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