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From: pgf@hou5f.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.auto
Subject: Shock Absorber Lifespans
Message-ID: <324@hou5f.UUCP>
Date: Fri, 8-Jul-83 11:13:47 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul  8 11:13:47 1983
Date-Received: Sat, 9-Jul-83 16:41:03 EDT
Organization: American Bell ED&D, Holmdel, NJ
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    I'm currently driving a 1979 Mazda GLC (which is rear wheel drive), and
    it feels real sloppy on the road.  It wobbles over bumps, and leans badly
    on turns.  It has about 41,000 miles on the original shocks and struts (at
    least, I *think* it has struts up front...).  Is it likely that they all
    need to be replaced?  How long do stock Japanese shocks last?  Maybe the 
    car is just a dud... (On the other hand, maybe I'm too used to my 
    Triumph, which handles like a go-cart...)

    I'm also planning on getting an anti-sway bar for the rear, since that 
    did wonders for a Corolla I used to drive-- flattened it right out on 
    curves.  But I want to be sure the rest of the suspension is up to snuff 
    on the Mazda before I do that.

				    Paul Fox, ABI Holmdel, NJ
				    (201)834-2064 days
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