Quoting me 2k for STRUTS. Common problem?
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Have a pinging noise coming from front passenger side wheel. Brought it in and they tell me the struts need to be replaced. Fronts and rear. Almost 2k when said and done.
This seems high to me. Anyone know of this problem and if I could buy some struts on my own. Easy or hard to install? I know a mechanic and will ask him if he does them.
Any knowledge would be great. Thanks.
This seems high to me. Anyone know of this problem and if I could buy some struts on my own. Easy or hard to install? I know a mechanic and will ask him if he does them.
Any knowledge would be great. Thanks.
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Suspension Strut
Front Suspension
Strut
All Models
Right
7 - Without Electronic Suspension 4851080137 $161.27
7 - With Electronic Suspension 4851039515 $313.59
Left
7 - Without Electronic Suspension 4852039605 $161.27
7 - With Electronic Suspension 4852039195 $311.58
Rear Suspension
Strut
All Models
Right
1 - Without Electronic Suspension 4853080142 $192.25
1 - With Electronic Suspension 4853039395 $376.28
Left
1 - Without Electronic Suspension 4854039565 $192.25
1 - With Electronic Suspension 4854039275 $376.28
Labor Skill
Level Mfg.
Warranty Standard
Suspension Strut
Replace
Front Suspension
One Side B 1.6
Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment.
Both Sides B 2.3
Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment.
Rear Suspension
One Side B 1.6
Both Sides B 2.5
Front Suspension
Strut
All Models
Right
7 - Without Electronic Suspension 4851080137 $161.27
7 - With Electronic Suspension 4851039515 $313.59
Left
7 - Without Electronic Suspension 4852039605 $161.27
7 - With Electronic Suspension 4852039195 $311.58
Rear Suspension
Strut
All Models
Right
1 - Without Electronic Suspension 4853080142 $192.25
1 - With Electronic Suspension 4853039395 $376.28
Left
1 - Without Electronic Suspension 4854039565 $192.25
1 - With Electronic Suspension 4854039275 $376.28
Labor Skill
Level Mfg.
Warranty Standard
Suspension Strut
Replace
Front Suspension
One Side B 1.6
Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment.
Both Sides B 2.3
Does Not Include: Wheel Alignment.
Rear Suspension
One Side B 1.6
Both Sides B 2.5
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THis is what they have listed....it's a 2001
Front Gas charged Strut 2 @ 179.99 a piece
Front Strut Mount 2 @ 155.99 a piece
labor for this $270.00
$70 to align
Pretty much the same cost for the rear...a bit less.
Is this hard to do or can a decent mechanic get it done right?
Thanks
Front Gas charged Strut 2 @ 179.99 a piece
Front Strut Mount 2 @ 155.99 a piece
labor for this $270.00
$70 to align
Pretty much the same cost for the rear...a bit less.
Is this hard to do or can a decent mechanic get it done right?
Thanks
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the price for the parts are a little expensive considering kyb-gr2 can be bought for a little over $300 for all four. kyb strut mounts can be bought for 70 a peice, you can probably find an even cheaper price if you look around.
so 2k for struts is OUTRAGEOUS!!
so 2k for struts is OUTRAGEOUS!!
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I just paid $250 for all four kyb-gr2's shipped.
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Back in March of '07 I posted up my complete suspension overhaul. With completely quality aftermarket upgraded parts it was ~$1400.
Start your research on available 3rd gen suspension vendors, parts and prices and go elsewhere!
Start your research on available 3rd gen suspension vendors, parts and prices and go elsewhere!
Summary:
GRAND TOTAL ~$ 1478.95
- KYB GR-2 struts:
- 334170 Right Hand front ~$85
- 235708 / 334133 Right Hand rear ~$75
- 334171 Left Hand front ~$85
- 235709 / 334134 Left Hand rear ~$75
- Whiteline rear sway bar
- BTR36 REAR HEAVY-DUTY SWAY BAR - 18MM $141.75
- Whiteline springs:
- 70393A Whiteline Control Lowering Springs - Front Pair $148.69
- 78600A Whiteline Control Lowering Springs - Rear Pair $148.69
- Whiteline adjustable strut tower brace
- KSB566 Strut Tower Brace - Adjustable $179.82
- Toyota
- Strut mounts $160
- Dust boots $30
GRAND TOTAL ~$ 1478.95
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If I get the struts and springs you recommend, can I have an auto shop put them on for me or will they want to only put on the struts that they order?
And if I do get them to put on the struts I buy then they won't warranty any of the work.
Do I need to put SPRINGS on as well, or is this just something that I COULD DO?
THANKS!!!!!
I got another quote and they were at 1k for everything, but I still think I can do better.
And if I do get them to put on the struts I buy then they won't warranty any of the work.
Do I need to put SPRINGS on as well, or is this just something that I COULD DO?
THANKS!!!!!
I got another quote and they were at 1k for everything, but I still think I can do better.