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Old May 3, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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replacing stock struts

my 98gle squeeks like a **** everytime i go over a bump/pothole or into my driveway. is it time to replace the shocks? how long should the stock ones last? and where can i get something better than oem for a decent price? thanks in advance
Old May 3, 2005 | 03:01 PM
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i got the same problem bro.. took it into mechanic today and he says me struts are bad.. apparently its a 750 dollar job. im sure as of whats exactly hes doing. because my dad just told him to do whatever he needed to completely fix the problem.
Old May 3, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Even if i got the same problem I have a other question. (yeah I cant open new tread)
How do you put clear flasher light. Do you buy it like that or just remove the orange?? Like I see , a lot of maxima owners pur clear flashers.

Thanks, and sorry to post here...
Old May 3, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by maxxximum90
my 98gle squeeks like a **** everytime i go over a bump/pothole or into my driveway. is it time to replace the shocks? how long should the stock ones last? and where can i get something better than oem for a decent price? thanks in advance

are you lookin at lowering it or just replacing struts... i would suggest lowering it

if you just want to replace struts you can pick up some kyb gr2 or illumina blues which will be an upgrade over stock

as for cost you can find a local org member that has done suspensions before and get them installed for around 150 prolly
Old May 3, 2005 | 05:25 PM
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my friend was selling his car so he gave me his clear bumper corners, i dont think it costs that much so i'd just buy it instead of trying to ghetto rig it
Old May 3, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by joooowan
i got the same problem bro.. took it into mechanic today and he says me struts are bad.. apparently its a 750 dollar job. im sure as of whats exactly hes doing. because my dad just told him to do whatever he needed to completely fix the problem.

750? Does that include him bending you over too?


With the right tools and some time, you can DIY.

I replace all 4 struts with kybs for 80 bucks. Since they have a lift and the necessary tools, it doesn't take as long as when you DIY.
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