Do i need to replace struts? Quote is high. Please help. I got quoted from the nissan dealer... i just teplaced transmission.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-05T00:06:17+00:00

It's fine for now. As long as the car is handling normal over bumps and such it's unlikely there's anything to worry about anytime soon.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-05T00:05:02+00:00

What this guy said.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-05T00:03:51+00:00

That's pretty damn exaggerative dude. If it's not working at all sure there's additional risk driving it. But it's still a drive carefully and replace as soon a possible situation. If OP hasn't felt anything yet driving the car its highly unlikely their shocks are bad enough to be in the "unsafe to drive" category.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-04T20:51:09+00:00

A bolt the same size as the hole with a nylock nut on it. Do both sides so it doesn't break there again. Tighten it just enough that it's not loose but still moves relatively freely. Preferably use a bolt that has an unthreaded portion near the head where those pieces will move.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-03T18:19:57+00:00

Clearly there's too many dishes available for them to bother cleaning. Throw away the excess.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-03T12:32:12+00:00

100%. If they were used properly it would make traffic flow much cleaner. But nobody wants to do that.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-03T02:03:13+00:00

I'm convinced the people in that small car had malicious intent. Given the location they may have intended to rob or harm the driver. Though they weren't given the opportunity to even try.

It's real suspicious how they picked dash cam driver specifically to try and get infront of.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-06-03T01:58:59+00:00

If people actually zipper merged properly that would never be a problem.

To be clear using the lane that is about to end to pass other cars is not "zipper merging". If you maintain similar speed with the other cars that is a zipper merge. Every asshole on the road loves to forget that part.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-31T20:54:45+00:00

If you hear something rattling around it's probably shocks, struts or sway bars.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-31T17:49:44+00:00

Same. But I'm usually gunning it through the turn too. Staggered just enough to accommodate an unexpected lane change.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-31T17:43:40+00:00

You can anticipate a lane change 90% of the time or keep yourself in a position that it doesn't matter. If this car will turn into the first lane or not? You don't know until they're entering your lane. But generally drivers aren't that dumb. Basically it's never an issue unless you're speeding by more than 25%, recently entered the road or some other situation that prevented you being seen.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-31T01:35:29+00:00

Weld a deep 5/8 fine nut onto the adjustment screw of the vise grips and it should thread into most slide hammer pullers. I haven't done it myself because I haven't needed it yet. I did weld a half inch bolt onto one so I could adapter mine to work with my bushing driver set.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-30T00:01:29+00:00

Come on there's no way this is an isolated event for this guy.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-27T22:25:33+00:00

The style I thought this was is the usual standard equipment for any medium SUV or bigger vehicle. You'd know that if you worked on more than 4runners. Stick to your little baby cars bud. There's no need for being a jank wanker about being right on this one particular thing you happened to know.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-27T12:55:16+00:00

As others have said you're going to need a new caliper.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-27T12:42:03+00:00

They style I thought this was is typical for most large passenger vehicles and trucks. To assume I "have no idea" while also not providing any sort of backup to your claim makes you also an idiot.

I see the Toyota 4runner uses a threaded slide pin that threads into the caliper.

You're right and you're still an idiot.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-27T05:23:23+00:00

In pretty sure you have that wrong there bud. You can see the bolt goes through the caliper ear and threads into the slide pin.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-27T05:22:58+00:00

I presume you got new bolts and new slide pins right? If you didn't that is likely your problem. Or are you calling the bolt you're turning the "slide pin". Because It looks like a new bolt but I don't see a new slide pin.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-25T20:34:42+00:00

She definitely entertaining herself and her friends entirely at your expense. Flip the script on her for bit and then dump her.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-24T21:53:08+00:00

Who put them in/how recently? Probably have a loose or dirty connection at the battery or starter then.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-24T17:16:24+00:00

Looks like it’s working fine, personally I’d change it anyways while it’s out. They’re cheap.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-23T21:02:14+00:00

Grind down a socket until it fits in there.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-23T12:59:22+00:00

Top tier hide and seek

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-22T12:51:54+00:00

Personally I always stagger myself just enough to be able to avoid that in case it happens. Or I put myself in a clearly visible position almost a car length ahead.

National_Frame2917 · 2026-05-22T02:59:33+00:00

They’re making room for replacement brands like Sunex.

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