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Re: Replacing Struts
Well today I got my daughter to drive with me to her high school parking lot, being almost empty. I had her drive the van about 150 feet back from the speed bump in the parking lot.
I told her to get the van up to about 20mph going over the bump while I stood out ahead to the side watching the front of the Caravan. I had her do this going both directions while I watched.
From my view, the van went over the speed bump both times about as smooth as Jimmie Johnson crossing the finish line at Nascar. I saw practically no bounce/jounce, not even a dive in front or back. This speed bump was probably meant for 10-15mph being in a parking lot, and she was going 20mph.
I have concluded my van is in fine shape without spending $700+ for new struts at this point.
If anyone thinks of anything I have neglected to look for in determining the need for new struts on my Caravan let me know.
*Although how would I check the upper bearing plate Scrapper mentioned?
Thanks CL8
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