Miata Mailing List: September 1992, Message #58
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   From: (none)
Subject: Strut Shock Absorber
   Date: (none)

I recently noticed a noise from the front end (driver's side) when
turning right and hitting a bump with the drivers side front tire.
After I convinced the dealer that the problem existed (it took two
attempts) they said that there is probably a problem with the strut
shock absorber and possibly one of the bushings.  They will replace
the strut under waranty.   Although the car only has 12,000 miles, 
I have not papmered the car and have driven the car as it was meant 
to be driven but have never abused it.  The question I have is whether
a new strut shock absorber should also be replaced on front end
passenger's side as well since one will be new and the other used for
12,000 miles.  Would any discrepency in the age of the two front
struts be apparent in the way the car handles?
 
Thanks,  Herb Samuels