Rubbing Noise from Front Wheel When Driving \u2013 Here\u2019s What to Do!<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nFrequently Asked Questions [FAQs]<\/h2>\n\n\n\nIs there any temporary fix for bad struts?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
While there are some temporary fixes for bad struts, such as: using strut spacers or lubricant spray, it is strongly advised that they be replaced as soon as feasible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How long can I drive with bad struts?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Remember that it is not advised to drive with bad struts, but you may drive for another 200 to 500 miles before the struts fail completely and start leaking oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can I get a Wheel alignment with bad struts?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You may, but it is not recommended to get an alignment with bad shocks as they can affect the handling and stability of your vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bad shocks can also cause excessive tire wear and damage to the suspension system, affecting wheel alignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Does changing struts affect alignment? <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Yes, changing struts might influence your vehicle’s alignment since the new struts may change the camber (vertical) angle of the tires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In some exceptional cases, changing shocks and struts do not change alignment unless the spring has lost some of its force. Still, it is good to have an alignment check to confirm that everything is within the manufacturer’s specs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Can bad struts cause alignment problems?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Yes, they can.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Vehicles are prone to go out of alignment over time. But while attempting to fix your car alignment, you may end up discovering bad front or rear strut mounts. It may keep you wondering, can I get an alignment with bad struts? Instead, should you get an alignment after changing struts? You can get an…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2056,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kadence_starter_templates_imported_post":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1714"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1714"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1714\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2056"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1714"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1714"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/taxiwiz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1714"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}