rear struts
#1
rear struts
I have a blown rear strut. I'm a more "seasoned" gentleman and my high speed days are over. I just want a nice ride. I'm looking at Gabriel ultra for $75, napa response for $70 and sensi-trac for $86. Any recomendations? Do the struts come with all I need or do I need anything else? Looks pretty straight forward. Any recomeddations?
#2
#3
best suggestion would either be the tokico Blue strut and spring. Those are the stock replacements and will bring back a smooth oem like ride.
depnding on the condition of your control arms, ball joint, sway bar end links, might be a good time to swap those out as well.
depnding on the condition of your control arms, ball joint, sway bar end links, might be a good time to swap those out as well.
#4
Originally Posted by MDeezy
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depnding on the condition of your control arms, ball joint, sway bar end links, might be a good time to swap those out as well.
depnding on the condition of your control arms, ball joint, sway bar end links, might be a good time to swap those out as well.
#5
Originally Posted by 2da mizzax
uhhh. the title says "rear struts". anyhow, when you buy the new struts, they come with everything you need. whatever they dont come with, you simply use from the old strut.
I dont know what your problem is, but I was offering him additional information about obtaining and maintaining a smooth ride.
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Originally Posted by 2da mizzax
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#7
Rear Shocks Are Not "Rear Struts"
The rears on an A32 platform are shocks.
Here's a nice little explaination on the difference between a shock and a strut:
Difference b/w Shock and Strut
Not trying to flame anyone so please do not take it that way. Thank you. -Slopp-O-Matic Snoodingtonhambonus
Here's a nice little explaination on the difference between a shock and a strut:
Difference b/w Shock and Strut
Not trying to flame anyone so please do not take it that way. Thank you. -Slopp-O-Matic Snoodingtonhambonus
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#9
I just had all 4 TOKICO blues put in. They're pretty sweet! The ride stiffed up a bit (prolly 'cause the old ones were so messed up), but the handling is where the REAL improvement is noticed.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0539585&rd=1,1
You can check these out: $265 for all 4 (shipped) but sine you just need the rear, they have those separately as well.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0539585&rd=1,1
You can check these out: $265 for all 4 (shipped) but sine you just need the rear, they have those separately as well.
#10
For the 1,000th time get Tokico HP's for stock ride. They come with new rubber bushings for the rear, but you may need new boots. Get OEM boots (aka billows) or reuse the stock bump stop and use rancho boots (about $3 each). NEVER, ever, EVER use KYB boots they are junk.
#19
Hmm, those are the same ones I put on my motorcycle. This may be a stupid question, but since the piston rod is so small how does the boot attach? I also had to order online, is there like a napa or auto-zone type store that carries these? Also, is there anything else needed besides the boots and struts. I live in the boonies and once there off they are being changed.
#20
What you do it keep the OEM bump stop but trim off the rotting boot, then place the new boot onto the strut and zip tie it around the bump stop. I got mine at VIP parts store, which is New England only I believe. Summit has them too I think.
Since the rear has only a few parts and Tokicos come with the bushings there isnt much else to replace. The upper strut mount and insulator should be fine, the smaller spring isolators could be worn though you can wrap the spring with spiral wrap/split loom or not even use them (I dont), and that leaves the gasket on the top which will need to be replaced. Pick up a sheet/roll of gasket paper and cut out your own.
Since the rear has only a few parts and Tokicos come with the bushings there isnt much else to replace. The upper strut mount and insulator should be fine, the smaller spring isolators could be worn though you can wrap the spring with spiral wrap/split loom or not even use them (I dont), and that leaves the gasket on the top which will need to be replaced. Pick up a sheet/roll of gasket paper and cut out your own.
#21
Originally Posted by cpt
I have a blown rear strut. I'm a more "seasoned" gentleman and my high speed days are over. I just want a nice ride. I'm looking at Gabriel ultra for $75, napa response for $70 and sensi-trac for $86. Any recomendations? Do the struts come with all I need or do I need anything else? Looks pretty straight forward. Any recomeddations?
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