honda cr-v front end prob.

2003 HONDA CRV
63,000 MILES • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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help! i live in mexico. have a 2003 CR-V w/63,000 miles. bought it used in CA with 35K miles (in 2006); its done 6,000 miles from/to CA, and the balance here on some fairly rough roads, though no real off-roading stuff. have occasional 'clunking' rt. front end, especially in rough spots or when i'm turning sharply and at an incline or decline. i've been told i need new shocks. does this sound right? the parts are expensive here, and not sure about trusting the dealer service guys and/or the mechanic from the dealer who moonlights and will do the work. i live up in the mountains and really want to be sure i have all safety stuff covered.
i need to pay for the parts SOON so would like feedback ASAP! thanks a lot
patty
Feb 7, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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Yes strut failure likely normal ,to replace on good roads at 60K
Feb 7, 2011 at 6:39 PM
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what are struts? are those the same as shocks????
you are assuming i know something about different front end parts. please elaborate.

Feb 7, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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Struts are a shock absorber and a coil spring assembly built into one. The strut functions as the wheels upper control arm as well as providing a moving suspension piece. The strut is connected on one end to the chassis and the wheel on the other. Replacing them requires special tools as they are under a lot of pressure and should be replaced by a professional.
Feb 7, 2011 at 8:43 PM