Robert:
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The 'bounce test' may help ..........
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there should be a spot somewhere around the front bumper cover that you can use to push down .....
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and for the rear - open the rear door and then there is a good spot to push down on the rear of the VX .........
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you can also perform a 'brake test' to determine the condition of the fronts: spike the brakes pedal while moving forward (slowly) .....
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t2p