On Tue, 25 Mar 2008 11:24:39 -0400, Mike Romain <romainm@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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wrote:
I think I have the date OK but will check BIOS on next boot.
I had the U joint done several thousand miles ago.
I feel it in the wheel.
How can I determine if the shocks need replacing? Do a bumper jump and
watch it bounce?
Thanks
Sam
>To start, you have timezone or computer time issues, you are a day ahead
>of yourself...
>
>Second 'do the front end' is total bull**** which could run into the
>Thousands and thousands of dollars.
>
>A slight 'bounce' at 60 when the tires go from being compressed to
>expanded from the centripetal force is usually a wheel balance issue or
>even a bad shock issue. If it is a tire issue, the 'bounce' will change
>if you rotate the tires from front to back. That is usually the first
>thing to do.
>
>Your description could mean a lot of things.
>
>U-joints will start a vibration at those speeds when going bad also.
>
>Where do you feel it? In the seat of your pants or in your hands?
>
>Mike
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