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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Strut problems?

Greetings mi lads,
I have a 04 MCS 70K miles old. Recently it has started to pull hard to the right. I noticed today for the 1st time that the passenger side strut upper bushing is split. 1. Would that alone cause the car to pull right? 2. Does the strut have to be replaced...or can the bushing alone be replaced. 3. if not the strut or bushing, what other factors should I conside that could possibly be the cause of this problem.

I appreciate any info you may have to offer.
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G.
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Sounds like you mean the upper strut mount. Replace it and have the alignment checked. If it's off the alignment shop should be able to tell you what is wrong.
We keep the strut mounts in stock
http://www.waymotorworks.com/oem-fro...rut-mount.html
 
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Old Sep 26, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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these are the foamy looking stuff under the hood that you see in the hole that surrounds the upper strut cap right?
 
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