Super Steve
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So I have 2000 grand am that is my daily driver and parts getter. Well Friday I want on a parts run, on the way home I noticed it was making grinding sounds when I turned. I managed to get about half a mile from the farm and the coil spring exploded. Well being that close I just kept driving it. Noticed it was smoking and smelled like burnt rubber. Ok the broken spring was rubbing on the tire. About 100 feet from the driveway, the tire blew. No problem, it needs new tires anyway.
So now im trying to figure out how I should go about fixing it. I can get a used strut from the wreckers and change it myself for $75 for a complete unit. As well as a pair of used tires for $100.
My question is, should I replace both struts with a matched used set or can I get away with just doing one side?
I don't want to put anymore money into this car than I have to. I just like the fact it gets 30 mpg vs the 15(on a really good day) my 6.0 l chev gets.
So now im trying to figure out how I should go about fixing it. I can get a used strut from the wreckers and change it myself for $75 for a complete unit. As well as a pair of used tires for $100.
My question is, should I replace both struts with a matched used set or can I get away with just doing one side?
I don't want to put anymore money into this car than I have to. I just like the fact it gets 30 mpg vs the 15(on a really good day) my 6.0 l chev gets.
