Cheaper place to buy/order OEM or equivalent struts?
05-27-2012, 12:53 AM
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Cheaper place to buy/order OEM or equivalent struts?
The two rear struts for my 1998 Maxima GLE are going bad. Looking for any cheaper places where I can buy/order OEM equivalents struts (the whole assembly). I am planning to replace all 4 struts on the car to make it a one time hassle. Any suggestions?
On Courtesynissanparts.com, it costs $132.44 (without tax and shipping) for each one of the front struts, and $125.76 (without tax and shipping) for each one of the rear struts. O'Reilly Auto Parts have some struts, but they can range anywhere from $128.99-$199.99 for each struts. Any personal experiences on struts from auto part stores like O'Reilly?
On Courtesynissanparts.com, it costs $132.44 (without tax and shipping) for each one of the front struts, and $125.76 (without tax and shipping) for each one of the rear struts. O'Reilly Auto Parts have some struts, but they can range anywhere from $128.99-$199.99 for each struts. Any personal experiences on struts from auto part stores like O'Reilly?
05-27-2012, 04:26 AM
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If your looking for the whole assembly, you want a quick strut. That has spring and all, plug and play, they bolt right up. I would suggest searching the web for Monroe Sensatrac's Qucik Struts. They'll make your car ride like new again.
05-27-2012, 05:59 AM
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http://www.lightningmotorsports.com/ (got front blues for under $100 each recently)
05-27-2012, 02:31 PM
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Stick with name brand struts.
I just picked up a set (4) of Monroe OE Spectrum for my fathers 07. They ride great. I paid $225 shipped through Advance Auto. They always have some kind of online coupon codes. They also had a $50 rebate, which I am still waiting on.
Monroe's quick strut would cost more of course. Its worth it when you want a stock ride and plan on replacing the mounts and such. Quick and easy bolt on.
I also like Tokico HP. Not sure if they sell quick struts however.
I just picked up a set (4) of Monroe OE Spectrum for my fathers 07. They ride great. I paid $225 shipped through Advance Auto. They always have some kind of online coupon codes. They also had a $50 rebate, which I am still waiting on.
Monroe's quick strut would cost more of course. Its worth it when you want a stock ride and plan on replacing the mounts and such. Quick and easy bolt on.
I also like Tokico HP. Not sure if they sell quick struts however.
05-27-2012, 08:29 PM
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On nissanpartszone.com, it costs $129.16 (without tax and shipping) for each one of the front struts, and $113.01 (without tax and shipping) for each one of the rear struts.
If you want a little firmer ride, go with KYB Excel-G. $76.82 for the fronts, $63.82 for the rears. Prices are from KYB. Saw ebay had the fronts for less.
If you want a little firmer ride, go with KYB Excel-G. $76.82 for the fronts, $63.82 for the rears. Prices are from KYB. Saw ebay had the fronts for less.
05-28-2012, 01:33 PM
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You know if Ebay/Amazon is a reliable source to buy parts like struts? I buy other stuff from them all the time, but this time I want oem quality, reliability, and life. If Ebay can provide that with struts then I wouldn't hesitate to buy from them. Any experiences on Ebay struts?
05-29-2012, 08:25 AM
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If you are buying a name brand part, you shouldn't have a problem. But if the item is some cheap no-name knock off, you are taking a chance. Lots of scams on E-bay. Amazon is a little less risky for no-name parts, but tend to be a little mor expensive.
05-29-2012, 12:10 PM
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I replaced all four struts with Monroe Quickstruts over two years ago and have been very happy with them. Quickstrut cost was not much more than the struts alone - especially if you include paying someone like Kauffman Tire $25@ to unmate/mate the struts with the coil springs once you have removed the assemblies from the vehicle. (I am not a fan of the spring compressors - lots of work and too easy to hurt yourself!)
05-30-2012, 10:12 AM
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www.rockauto.com, thats where i got mine. there are different brands that you can compare and go with
05-31-2012, 05:55 AM
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Monroe quick struts are probably the cheapest name brand solution. I bought blues. Be aware this maybe a more expensive repair than struts. Once I got in to do the repair my cv axle boots were torn, swar bar end link broken, the ball joints were worn and tie rid had play. If you just buy struts, you will probably need new strut boots and perhaps mounts and strut bearings.
05-31-2012, 12:16 PM
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Monroe quick struts are probably the cheapest name brand solution. I bought blues. Be aware this maybe a more expensive repair than struts. Once I got in to do the repair my cv axle boots were torn, swar bar end link broken, the ball joints were worn and tie rid had play. If you just buy struts, you will probably need new strut boots and perhaps mounts and strut bearings.
This.
For this exact reason, jus buy the quick struts and u good.
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