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Butt sag
I've noticed, when visiting my SVX and running the engine briefly every four weeks, that the right rear corner is sagging about a half-inch lower than the left rear.
Is this likely just a worn strut, or a bad strut mount? I suppose the consensus will be that I'm just going to have to take it apart and look for myself...
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2005 RX-8 Grand Touring 2005 Outback 2002 Mercedes-Benz E320 wagon END OF LINE |
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That happens to all of us as we get older.
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That hapend to the left rear side of my car.
Almost 3/4" lower on that side. I replaced the strut mount with a used one. I still have a used one for the right side if you would like to buy it from me, it is rust free and from a mid western car (no snow). $20+shipping PM me if you want it.
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A) Yes, I took the bait on the thread title.
B) Yes, it could be either -- more likely the mount. C) Yes, that's exactly what I was going to tell you, but decided to be nice and give an opinion because of the creative thread title.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Your Strut Mount is Rotted.
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I have a picture of a bad rear shorter rusted strut mount in my locker. The road dust just loves to sit on top of the thing, salt included.
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May your transmission live forever. SuperbVehicleXtraordinary Proud sponsor of a 1992 SVX. |
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The front left tire was really low (10psi) and causing the left rear to sag a little. It's even now that I properly inflated the tires.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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I may have the same problem, but need to check, the car has been looking a little saggy in the left butt cheek
I'll poke around in the butt end a little later to see what I find.(did I say that out loud? )
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Chris G 92 Pearlie, sold @ ~209k miles. Now owned by Tim. Current Ride, 1985 Honda Aero 80, stock 3024 klms |
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Spoken like a future proctologist.
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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Bend over and cough for me Randy
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Chris G 92 Pearlie, sold @ ~209k miles. Now owned by Tim. Current Ride, 1985 Honda Aero 80, stock 3024 klms |
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I can see you're getting jealous John, you can be next
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Chris G 92 Pearlie, sold @ ~209k miles. Now owned by Tim. Current Ride, 1985 Honda Aero 80, stock 3024 klms |
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No thank you! I went to my doctor last week. I appreciate your concern for my well being!
I think Randy skipped his appointment, Ask him! |
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Wrong, Prep H Breath! I had my appointment just last month. Got a clean bill of health, except the Dr. insisted on 20mg Lipitor (hey, I'm a southerner, fried foods are my life, what can I say).
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Randy Johnson 3rd Registered Member 02-21-2001 First Member to Reach 10,000 Posts First to arrive at the very first Reading Meet Subaru Ambassador 1992 SVX PPG Pace Car Replica 110+k 1993 White Impreza L 240+K miles 2001 Legacy Outback Limited Sedan 250+K miles 2013 Deep Indigo Pearl Legacy 3.6R 49+K miles "Reading is my favorite Holiday" Mike Davis -- at Reading VI |
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