Shock Gone?

[Tom]

Hey guys, quick question..

I think one of my shocks is gone.. The front right..

When I turn left in to my driveway, the left suspension is silent like usual, but when the right wheel goes up the driveway it's got this solid but crunching type sound..

I've had people look over it, the boots are fine, the suspension itself seems fine.. So we suspect a shock has gone..

If this is the case, whats the usual calling signs? And is it really bad like need to replace it ASAP or we're all going to EXPLODE or something?

 

[snickells]

Dude, push down over the shock and see if your car bounces. If you have a lot play, its rooted.

 

[bradc]

I'd be more suspect of your suspension ball joints

 

[Tom]

Is that expensive?

 

[naughtika]

dude, when my front right shock went.. my front lowered itself gradually.. oil was seeping out of the strut.. but didnt bottom out on me or anything..

if your car is making that clunking, solid metallic sound.. i think that is your ball joints..

get your lower control arms checked/replaced if it hasn't been replaced before...

 

[Tom]

Damn! Thanks guys