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Old 11-30-2008, 08:59 PM   #1
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I just bought a 93 I4 auto (at auction) when I drove it the first time it was obvious it had a few problems when I hit the brakes the pedal bounced badly and the car did as well I had front rotors and pads installed. I went to pick it up and it rides terrible when the right front hits a bump your teeth jar. When I push down on the right front, Well you can't push down on the right front It's all the way down I've been told that it needs struts. My finances dictate that this has got to be the correct move. I'm going to replace the struts myself QUESTION, Is it straight up and simple to do, or do I have to compress the springs or anything??
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Old 11-30-2008, 11:05 PM   #2
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Struts will not effect the ride height so if it's already bottomed out then the springs are toast. You will not need a spring compressor and yes, it is extremely straight forward to do. This is for a new edge but your fox is nearly the same.
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Old 12-01-2008, 09:20 AM   #3
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How many miles are on the car?

You'll need to keep the control arm's compressed so the spring doesn't pop out when you remove the struts
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111,800 miles left side has a very little bounce to it, but the right side has none at all.
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Push down on one side.

It should bounce up, then back down and thats it
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