klee215

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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.

irish44j

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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?

klee215

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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

irish44j

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on any turn, or only when at full lock?

kramarz99

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.

irish44j

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^^^^good call, definitely something that should be checked.

kramarz99

thanks irish44j, I learned that the hard way...

klee215

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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

maxfeen

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

klee215

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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