Best Strut mounts?
07-13-2009, 07:41 AM
#1
Best Strut mounts?
Hey guys, i just priced out the upper strut mounts for the 03 Maxima, If I replace everything including the rubber seats and gaskets etc, I'm looking at about 235 US, or if I buy them in Canada it's over 800 CDN!! Nothing to do with exchange rate, that's just what they charge.
I could save a few bucks by buying the moog upper strut kit with the bearing then change everything else with oem. I know when it comes to ball joints Moog > OEM but what about the upper strut mount and bearings?
I could save a few bucks by buying the moog upper strut kit with the bearing then change everything else with oem. I know when it comes to ball joints Moog > OEM but what about the upper strut mount and bearings?
08-14-2009, 07:20 AM
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Moog is definitely the way to go. I haven't foound anything from them that wasn't better than original.
You have to shop around for the best prices. I think RockAuto is a good place to start. Some places are a couple bucks more, but offer free shipping so you ahev to compare out the door prices.
And Ebay isn't a bad place to look since you can search by the Moog part number. Getting Moog off Ebay is not liike getting some part knockoff from Ebay.
Some places use Ebay for the low overhead and they can pay games with the shipping costs.
Good Luck.
You have to shop around for the best prices. I think RockAuto is a good place to start. Some places are a couple bucks more, but offer free shipping so you ahev to compare out the door prices.
And Ebay isn't a bad place to look since you can search by the Moog part number. Getting Moog off Ebay is not liike getting some part knockoff from Ebay.
Some places use Ebay for the low overhead and they can pay games with the shipping costs.
Good Luck.
08-14-2009, 08:04 AM
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Yup.....rockauto.com....$42 each including the bearing.
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7600
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/x,ca...,parttype,7600
08-14-2009, 10:48 AM
#11
08-14-2009, 11:01 AM
#14
Eh buddy give me a text on my phone lol. I've got Moog and Monroe (which Grand hustle showed)
No way you should be paying that much I just need the Moog numbers and ill price it out by the end of the day
No way you should be paying that much I just need the Moog numbers and ill price it out by the end of the day
08-16-2009, 07:37 AM
#16
08-16-2009, 09:21 AM
#17
Don't forget about the 5% RockAuto Discount
Your discount code is:
2066539645309
Using Your Discount Code
Enter the code above in the "How did you hear about us" line of the shopping cart. If you are using our traditional HTML catalog, please click the "Apply" button to the right of the field. Your discount will automatically appear, subtracted from your order total.
Please note: We sometimes get calls from people who put the word "discount" in front of their code and do not get the discount. Please enter ONLY the discount code, no other words or numbers.
The discount takes 5% off our already-low prices. There's no limit on order size or the number of orders. Use the code for your next order, and share the code with friends, neighbors, relatives, the guy at the corner garage--anyone you know who works on cars or trucks.
This discount code expires on October 4, 2009; so don't wait!
MOOG K90467 Strut Bellow $ 19.71ea
MOOG K90463 Strut Bellow $ 17.58ea
MOOG ES3438 Otr Tie Rod End $ 28.79ea
MOOG K90299 Strut Mount $ 39.89ea
MOOG K90655 Strut Mount $ 40.99ea
Prices shown before discount.
2066539645309
Using Your Discount Code
Enter the code above in the "How did you hear about us" line of the shopping cart. If you are using our traditional HTML catalog, please click the "Apply" button to the right of the field. Your discount will automatically appear, subtracted from your order total.
Please note: We sometimes get calls from people who put the word "discount" in front of their code and do not get the discount. Please enter ONLY the discount code, no other words or numbers.
The discount takes 5% off our already-low prices. There's no limit on order size or the number of orders. Use the code for your next order, and share the code with friends, neighbors, relatives, the guy at the corner garage--anyone you know who works on cars or trucks.
This discount code expires on October 4, 2009; so don't wait!
MOOG K90467 Strut Bellow $ 19.71ea
MOOG K90463 Strut Bellow $ 17.58ea
MOOG ES3438 Otr Tie Rod End $ 28.79ea
MOOG K90299 Strut Mount $ 39.89ea
MOOG K90655 Strut Mount $ 40.99ea
Prices shown before discount.
Last edited by RLW001; 08-16-2009 at 09:36 AM.
09-19-2009, 07:22 AM
#19
Your discount code is:
2066539645309
Using Your Discount Code
Enter the code above in the "How did you hear about us" line of the shopping cart. If you are using our traditional HTML catalog, please click the "Apply" button to the right of the field. Your discount will automatically appear, subtracted from your order total.
Please note: We sometimes get calls from people who put the word "discount" in front of their code and do not get the discount. Please enter ONLY the discount code, no other words or numbers.
The discount takes 5% off our already-low prices. There's no limit on order size or the number of orders. Use the code for your next order, and share the code with friends, neighbors, relatives, the guy at the corner garage--anyone you know who works on cars or trucks.
This discount code expires on October 4, 2009; so don't wait!
MOOG K90467 Strut Bellow $ 19.71ea
MOOG K90463 Strut Bellow $ 17.58ea
MOOG ES3438 Otr Tie Rod End $ 28.79ea
MOOG K90299 Strut Mount $ 39.89ea
MOOG K90655 Strut Mount $ 40.99ea
Prices shown before discount.
2066539645309
Using Your Discount Code
Enter the code above in the "How did you hear about us" line of the shopping cart. If you are using our traditional HTML catalog, please click the "Apply" button to the right of the field. Your discount will automatically appear, subtracted from your order total.
Please note: We sometimes get calls from people who put the word "discount" in front of their code and do not get the discount. Please enter ONLY the discount code, no other words or numbers.
The discount takes 5% off our already-low prices. There's no limit on order size or the number of orders. Use the code for your next order, and share the code with friends, neighbors, relatives, the guy at the corner garage--anyone you know who works on cars or trucks.
This discount code expires on October 4, 2009; so don't wait!
MOOG K90467 Strut Bellow $ 19.71ea
MOOG K90463 Strut Bellow $ 17.58ea
MOOG ES3438 Otr Tie Rod End $ 28.79ea
MOOG K90299 Strut Mount $ 39.89ea
MOOG K90655 Strut Mount $ 40.99ea
Prices shown before discount.
09-19-2009, 08:15 AM
#21
09-19-2009, 08:23 AM
#22
09-19-2009, 08:37 AM
#23
I understand the motivation... it's tempting, I get that. But it's not necessary if they're not broken, and doesn't apply for strut parts. A full suspension kit, sure, but not for struts alone. Save your money for purposeful things.
09-19-2009, 11:11 AM
#25
If by that, you mean it's already on the lift, then you might as well replace tie-rod ends every time you rotate the tires.
I understand the motivation... it's tempting, I get that. But it's not necessary if they're not broken, and doesn't apply for strut parts. A full suspension kit, sure, but not for struts alone. Save your money for purposeful things.
I understand the motivation... it's tempting, I get that. But it's not necessary if they're not broken, and doesn't apply for strut parts. A full suspension kit, sure, but not for struts alone. Save your money for purposeful things.
86 the tie rods!
09-19-2009, 11:26 AM
#26
For that matter, first take a look at your OEM strut bellows before buying new ones. Unless they're ripped and worn, there's no point in replacing them. If they aren't torn, then after removal just clean them up and condition them with silicon spray.
09-19-2009, 11:47 AM
#27
If by that, you mean it's already on the lift, then you might as well replace tie-rod ends every time you rotate the tires.
I understand the motivation... it's tempting, I get that. But it's not necessary if they're not broken, and doesn't apply for strut parts. A full suspension kit, sure, but not for struts alone. Save your money for purposeful things.
I understand the motivation... it's tempting, I get that. But it's not necessary if they're not broken, and doesn't apply for strut parts. A full suspension kit, sure, but not for struts alone. Save your money for purposeful things.
No by already there and (torn down) meaning removed it... which I can only speak for the 00', you have to take the tie rod end off to change/remove the strut. Disconnecting it from teh knuckle to allow the movement needed to get strut............................................. ...........
Now that I think about it and picture it in my mind you might could get away without having to disconnect tie rod ends for strut removal and installation. I haven't tried leaving them on, but it seems like it would be much easier with them removed, especially to allow you to move the knuckle around positioning and unpositioning the knuckle during the installation.
Its hard to tell by just simply looking at the tie rod end (joint specifically) if needs replaced, unless the boot is visably torn and leaking the grease. If the "joint" is wore out how would you know? Just part of good over-all maintaince. Plus, like I said "your there."
09-19-2009, 02:14 PM
#29
No by already there and (torn down) meaning removed it... which I can only speak for the 00', you have to take the tie rod end off to change/remove the strut. Disconnecting it from teh knuckle to allow the movement needed to get strut............................................. ...........
09-19-2009, 05:40 PM
#31
Not sure which moog parts you guys want, but advanced auto sells them.
Use this $10 off $25 and it may be cheaper than Rockauto...
http://advancegrandopenings.com/admin/contest/coupon
Use this $10 off $25 and it may be cheaper than Rockauto...
http://advancegrandopenings.com/admin/contest/coupon
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