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CamaroBC · 08-25-2014, 11:07 AM

After hitting a pothole the cars left front wheel side rides wobbly. So new struts. Is that a viable solution? If you have any other theories for solutions, im trying to get them all now before I return to my new mechanic guy, who did a very good job diagnosing my issue. That way I can replace everything at once.

And wheres the best place to get struts?

Hannibal · 08-25-2014, 11:30 AM

Your mechanic diagnosed the issue. Why do you need additional theories?

GM dealers have all the parts your mechanic will need, including struts.

CamaroBC · 08-25-2014, 01:37 PM

Because im no longer dealing with GM. I brought this issue to GM a long time ago, and they told me nothing was wrong. And I have thus far had no luck in the issue being resolved, and would like to get it all done in one trip, instead of 3 or 4. So If there were any more constructive advice for this sort of thing, Id get those parts as well just to cover all bases.

TheHorse13 · 08-25-2014, 02:04 PM

No one here will be able to give you anything other than guesses based on your limited description. Do you have any pictures of the area in question? You said that your mechanic did a very good job of diagnosing your issue. Did he say that the problem is struts or is this your/GM's guess?

I buy my OEM parts online if they are cheaper. If not, I do what the other guy said and just go to the parts counter at the dealership.

CamaroBC · 08-25-2014, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheHorse13

No one here will be able to give you anything other than guesses based on your limited description. Do you have any pictures of the area in question? You said that your mechanic did a very good job of diagnosing your issue. Did he say that the problem is struts or is this your/GM's guess?

I buy my OEM parts online if they are cheaper. If not, I do what the other guy said and just go to the parts counter at the dealership.

There is no visible damage. The steering pulls left and right on bumps, and the is a dead type thud feel on the left side when it hits bumps, its hard to control when it hits bumps, and i feel there is a wobble type of feel to it.

CamaroBC · 08-25-2014, 06:01 PM

No in the past GM said there was nothing wrong with the car. Another shop said i needed a new tierod, and then GM said no i dont, and GM never said anything else was wrong with it. Thats why i can no longer count on them for this issue.

SSteven · 08-25-2014, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroBC

There is no visible damage. The steering pulls left and right on bumps, and the is a dead type thud feel on the left side when it hits bumps, its hard to control when it hits bumps, and i feel there is a wobble type of feel to it.

My last car acted like that. Dealer could not figure out the problem. Got it aligned and then tried new tires but neither helped. I researched and made an educated guess that it was the rear shocks. That fixed the problem in my case

Mike.Ss · 08-25-2014, 07:51 PM

If you think about it, struts are shocks, and they wear out. Prior car had a 'thunk' at certain times that came and went. Dealer thought issue was wheel bearings. Noise came back after a while. Asked them to check shocks.. they said they were good. I said change them. Car had 60k+ miles.. Guess what. They were not doing anything after they had them out. The suspension was stiff and was hiding the bad shocks.

08-25-2014, 11:07 AM	#1
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Car Drives Wobbly. Need new Struts? After hitting a pothole the cars left front wheel side rides wobbly. So new struts. Is that a viable solution? If you have any other theories for solutions, im trying to get them all now before I return to my new mechanic guy, who did a very good job diagnosing my issue. That way I can replace everything at once. And wheres the best place to get struts?

08-25-2014, 07:51 PM	#8
Mike.Ss Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Bright Yellow Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: West Haven, Ct Posts: 487	If you think about it, struts are shocks, and they wear out. Prior car had a 'thunk' at certain times that came and went. Dealer thought issue was wheel bearings. Noise came back after a while. Asked them to check shocks.. they said they were good. I said change them. Car had 60k+ miles.. Guess what. They were not doing anything after they had them out. The suspension was stiff and was hiding the bad shocks. __________________ 2014 2SS/RS Bright Yellow Mods: NEC5 window stickers (+10hp)

08-25-2014, 11:30 AM	#2
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	Your mechanic diagnosed the issue. Why do you need additional theories? GM dealers have all the parts your mechanic will need, including struts.

08-25-2014, 01:37 PM	#3
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	Because im no longer dealing with GM. I brought this issue to GM a long time ago, and they told me nothing was wrong. And I have thus far had no luck in the issue being resolved, and would like to get it all done in one trip, instead of 3 or 4. So If there were any more constructive advice for this sort of thing, Id get those parts as well just to cover all bases.

08-25-2014, 02:04 PM	#4
TheHorse13 Drives: 2011 Black SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Posts: 1,116	No one here will be able to give you anything other than guesses based on your limited description. Do you have any pictures of the area in question? You said that your mechanic did a very good job of diagnosing your issue. Did he say that the problem is struts or is this your/GM's guess? I buy my OEM parts online if they are cheaper. If not, I do what the other guy said and just go to the parts counter at the dealership.

08-25-2014, 06:01 PM	#6
CamaroBC Drives: Cyber Grey 2LT RS Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NY Posts: 757	No in the past GM said there was nothing wrong with the car. Another shop said i needed a new tierod, and then GM said no i dont, and GM never said anything else was wrong with it. Thats why i can no longer count on them for this issue.