Mechanic says i need new struts...
#1
Mechanic says i need new struts...
i told him i would buy the struts myself and he can install but would buying this and having him install them be all i need to buy
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...spagenameZWDVW
if i plan on keeping everthing else OEM?
also do i have any cheaper alternatives?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1995-...spagenameZWDVW
if i plan on keeping everthing else OEM?
also do i have any cheaper alternatives?
#4
Why does the link i posted say "Shock set contains the following".
and it names each front and rear part as a shock, i need to buy STRUTS are these "shocks" the same thing as what i need?
i feel like im asking a retarded question but id prefer to ask before spending and buying the wrong parts
and it names each front and rear part as a shock, i need to buy STRUTS are these "shocks" the same thing as what i need?
i feel like im asking a retarded question but id prefer to ask before spending and buying the wrong parts
#6
Why does the link i posted say "Shock set contains the following".
and it names each front and rear part as a shock, i need to buy STRUTS are these "shocks" the same thing as what i need?
i feel like im asking a retarded question but id prefer to ask before spending and buying the wrong parts
and it names each front and rear part as a shock, i need to buy STRUTS are these "shocks" the same thing as what i need?
i feel like im asking a retarded question but id prefer to ask before spending and buying the wrong parts
But I digress....those are what you are looking for.
Its just one piece.....what he posted in the top.
#7
haha yeh well not literally forever, but yeh id say go with the kyb gr2s or the tokico illuminas. they are IMO the best oem replacement struts. i currently have 2 yr old gr2s on tein htech springs, i drive pretty spiritedly and they have yet to give me problems.. get a set of gr2s or illuminas and you wont be disappointed. =)
#8
haha yeh well not literally forever, but yeh id say go with the kyb gr2s or the tokico illuminas. they are IMO the best oem replacement struts. i currently have 2 yr old gr2s on tein htech springs, i drive pretty spiritedly and they have yet to give me problems.. get a set of gr2s or illuminas and you wont be disappointed. =)
#9
yeah the illuminas are 5 way adjustable. Never tried the blues. I got eibach pro kit with the illuminas and they ride good. Either way if you are lowering the car, the ride will be harsher. You are just replacing struts right?
#10
yea, im just going to replace the struts.
thanks guys for all your help!! much appreciated...
i ordered the GR-2's and my mechanic will install them for $300 with an alignment.
this car will be my daily driver with some weekend trips, so im not looking to go overboard with mods.
thanks guys for all your help!! much appreciated...
i ordered the GR-2's and my mechanic will install them for $300 with an alignment.
this car will be my daily driver with some weekend trips, so im not looking to go overboard with mods.
#13
GR-2s are OEM replacements. They should not ride any rougher than Monroe struts on stock springs.
Aftermarket springs and larger wheels can all affect ride quality as well.....
Aftermarket springs and larger wheels can all affect ride quality as well.....
#14
yea, im just going to replace the struts.
thanks guys for all your help!! much appreciated...
i ordered the GR-2's and my mechanic will install them for $300 with an alignment.
this car will be my daily driver with some weekend trips, so im not looking to go overboard with mods.
thanks guys for all your help!! much appreciated...
i ordered the GR-2's and my mechanic will install them for $300 with an alignment.
this car will be my daily driver with some weekend trips, so im not looking to go overboard with mods.
$300
#15
.... wait installed for 300?! install should cost like 20bucks per strut... and alignment should cost like 50 bucks... so (20 x 4) + 50 = 130... right? dont you guys think 300 for installing struts and alignment is a bit much??
#16
i thought 300 is a good deal, an alignment usually goes for 75-100 here and last time i paid 400 to get struts and springs installed without and alignment on a mazda. so this whole time i thought 300 w/ alignment was a fair deal.
hmmm... can some others chime in on the price?
hmmm... can some others chime in on the price?
#17
300 is a fair price for all 4.....It takes about 45 minutes with swapping springs and everything....so taking average hourly rate of 60 your looking at roughly 180 for the install and 100 bucks for the alignment and tax.
When I was naive on cars I was charged 400 to do rear struts......
When I was naive on cars I was charged 400 to do rear struts......
#18
Why did someone say the GR-2 are still rough after 2 years?
I need replacement OEM struts on stock setup for a cheap price, are these not the right choice for me? My whole family drives this car so I'm more into ride comfort than performance, but value is a concern.
WHat do you guys recommend?
I need replacement OEM struts on stock setup for a cheap price, are these not the right choice for me? My whole family drives this car so I'm more into ride comfort than performance, but value is a concern.
WHat do you guys recommend?
#19
i have gr2s f=on my car for 2 years now and i reall like the ride feel, i have the oem springs though, i needed to replace them after 100kto put on 06 se 18in rims , im not crazy abt suspension but they ride real good in my opinion. i paid 225+$40 flat labor so $265 for everything.
#20
Why did someone say the GR-2 are still rough after 2 years?
I need replacement OEM struts on stock setup for a cheap price, are these not the right choice for me? My whole family drives this car so I'm more into ride comfort than performance, but value is a concern.
WHat do you guys recommend?
I need replacement OEM struts on stock setup for a cheap price, are these not the right choice for me? My whole family drives this car so I'm more into ride comfort than performance, but value is a concern.
WHat do you guys recommend?
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#21
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it is all relative to your location. He's not charging you a ridiculous price. However, its pretty simple to change out your own suspension. The only hard part is if you don't have an air compressor. Compressing the springs using the spring compressor tool can take really long without air tools.
#22
I get everything changed at Sears for free on my '96. Struts, shocks, springs, wheel alignment, the works. It was a 1 time thing back in the day. For as long as I have the car I get all that replaced free of charge. All I gotta do is bring the receipt and I'm good.
#23
You don't need an alignment after strut replacement. On these cars, TOE is the only alignment adjustment, and that is not affected by strut replacement. You'll only need an alignment if you needed it before, and then the only thing they can change is toe..., so if your caster or camber isn't right, something is bent. Tell your mechanic that and make sure he doesn't charge you for an alignment (unless you needed it beforehand).
#24
It's something you can do. It's pretty straight forward. Took me 6 hours because both my rear bolts were already stripped so I had to do alot of heating and twisting. But otherwise its pretty easy. I'll say ** out of ***** difficulty. Fronts are the easiest to do imo.
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