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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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help suspension question

Hey anybody know how much its going to cost me to replace my strut mounts on a 2000 se?? thought it was my front axles but the mechanic said it wasnt causing the problem.
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 06:19 PM
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strut mounts rarely go bad. I've only seen it happen once, and that is usually because the upper strut nut isn't tightened down.

what is the problem you're having? What suspension setup are you running?
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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my setup is GR2 struts and tein s springs.. its strange cause it seems that my car sits lower than most peoples with the same springs .. i can barely have a 2 finger gap.. anyway when i turn i heard a loud creaking noise so i assumed that it was the axles but i had them replaced and the mechanic said thats not the problem
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by klee215
my setup is GR2 struts and tein s springs.. its strange cause it seems that my car sits lower than most peoples with the same springs .. i can barely have a 2 finger gap.. anyway when i turn i heard a loud creaking noise so i assumed that it was the axles but i had them replaced and the mechanic said thats not the problem
on any turn, or only when at full lock?
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 07:24 PM
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here is what I would do...take struts out and look at it from the top. you will see that it says "out" on each of them, I can bet you that in your case those strut mounts are in wrong place and it is rubbing ( steel against steel ). let me know.
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 07:29 PM
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^^^^good call, definitely something that should be checked.
Old Jul 21, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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thanks irish44j, I learned that the hard way...
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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thanks for all the replies .. as soon as i can get to check thme out i'll getlet you guys know .. oh and yes on any turn it makes the noise
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:07 AM
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how do you like the suspension set up

how do you like the tien s with the gr2 set up. if you you have any pics can you post um or email them to me at maxfeen@hotmail.com
Old Jul 23, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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the setup is great if u like it low. i have a 1 1/2 gap the ride is a lill rough but handles alot better
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