Rear stut suggetions.
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Rear strut suggestions. Hey guys, I have a stock '08 GXP and since last winter my rear fenders are shredding my tires when I carry more than one passenger and I hit a bump or take a sharp turn 
. I first noticed the problem after I changed my front tires to winters (I didn't change the rears). I intially thought the problem was due to a larger front tire diameter, but it continued after I changed them back. Do you guys have any suggestion for strut replacement? I'd like to buy a stiffer, sport strut/shock. I Do Not want to replace with OE. This a great reason for my first mod. Any help will be appreciated.
. I first noticed the problem after I changed my front tires to winters (I didn't change the rears). I intially thought the problem was due to a larger front tire diameter, but it continued after I changed them back. Do you guys have any suggestion for strut replacement? I'd like to buy a stiffer, sport strut/shock. I Do Not want to replace with OE. This a great reason for my first mod. Any help will be appreciated. Last edited by 08GXP; Jul 15, 2009 at 05:51 PM. Reason: Spelling
If this is happening then why not take it in under the warranty? Bilsteins are a great strut. Do you have the factory size tires out back? If not then you need to get the fenders rolled and that will not happen any more. If you do have factory size tires and rims then take it to the dealer and get the warranty work done.
-Mike
-Mike
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First thing is ,you should check your local laws about snow tires, it is a big deal here where I am. The First set of snows on a front wheel drive must be on the rear. This is due to a front wheel drive has a 66% more traction rate on the front axel by adding more traction to the front it eliminates rear wheel stability. If you are involved in an accident you may be automatically at fault!
Now as for the struts, struts do not lift your car. It is the springs that lift! If you are not going to mod your suspension then request a set of cargo coils to be installed. They will add a little lift to the rear and not compromise the ride quality with passengers on board, nor sag to rub. Plus when you launch it it won`t dip as much in the rear.
Mgpeagle has a good point about the Bilsteins, they are good and this problem should be covered under warranty.
Now as for the struts, struts do not lift your car. It is the springs that lift! If you are not going to mod your suspension then request a set of cargo coils to be installed. They will add a little lift to the rear and not compromise the ride quality with passengers on board, nor sag to rub. Plus when you launch it it won`t dip as much in the rear.
Mgpeagle has a good point about the Bilsteins, they are good and this problem should be covered under warranty.
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First thing is ,you should check your local laws about snow tires, it is a big deal here where I am. The First set of snows on a front wheel drive must be on the rear. This is due to a front wheel drive has a 66% more traction rate on the front axel by adding more traction to the front it eliminates rear wheel stability. If you are involved in an accident you may be automatically at fault!
Now as for the struts, struts do not lift your car. It is the springs that lift! If you are not going to mod your suspension then request a set of cargo coils to be installed. They will add a little lift to the rear and not compromise the ride quality with passengers on board, nor sag to rub. Plus when you launch it it won`t dip as much in the rear.
Mgpeagle has a good point about the Bilsteins, they are good and this problem should be covered under warranty.
Now as for the struts, struts do not lift your car. It is the springs that lift! If you are not going to mod your suspension then request a set of cargo coils to be installed. They will add a little lift to the rear and not compromise the ride quality with passengers on board, nor sag to rub. Plus when you launch it it won`t dip as much in the rear.
Mgpeagle has a good point about the Bilsteins, they are good and this problem should be covered under warranty.
You've got a good point. Maybe my problem isn't the struts but the springs.
I'm definetly getting snows for the rear tires next winter. I cheaped out last winter because my 4x4 truck died and I needed a quick fix. I put snows on the front because every time I tried to take off I would just sit there and spin. With the front snows it handled alot better but it still slid around like it was a rear-wheel. Michigan winters' suck!
Thanks for your input
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If this is happening then why not take it in under the warranty? Bilsteins are a great strut. Do you have the factory size tires out back? If not then you need to get the fenders rolled and that will not happen any more. If you do have factory size tires and rims then take it to the dealer and get the warranty work done.
-Mike
-Mike
I'm going to take it to the dealership to see what they have to say.
Thank you for responding
