Need to change shocks
07-17-07, 09:30 AM
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Ok so to recap, how does this list look like?
Front:
2 x Front Struts (KYB GR2)
2 x Front Lower Spring Insulators
2 x Front Strut Bumpers
2 x Front Spring Seats
2 x Front Strut Bearings
Rear:
2 x Rear Struts (KYB GR2)
2 x Rear Spring Insulators
2 x Rear Strut Bumpers
Total is around $700 which includes shipping. I am getting Struts from tirerack, which seems to have the best price.
Front:
2 x Front Struts (KYB GR2)
2 x Front Lower Spring Insulators
2 x Front Strut Bumpers
2 x Front Spring Seats
2 x Front Strut Bearings
Rear:
2 x Rear Struts (KYB GR2)
2 x Rear Spring Insulators
2 x Rear Strut Bumpers
Total is around $700 which includes shipping. I am getting Struts from tirerack, which seems to have the best price.
07-17-07, 03:43 PM
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Just be careful when removing the spring, they sell spring compressors at harbor freight tools. When installing the struts be very conscious of the flat spot on the end of the strut rod, it has to be positioned correctly in the upper mount or you will not be correctly torqueing the locknut. then you will have a knocking noise. When you dissasemble the strut you will see what i mean. good luck.
07-17-07, 03:44 PM
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by the way the KYB shocks are great, I bought the upper strut mounts at NAPA autoparts. They have two listings, one without the bearing and one with. Funny thing with the bearing was cheaper. go figure.
07-17-07, 08:57 PM
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Anyway what are some of benefits of replacing strut mounts?
07-18-07, 07:35 AM
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How can I tell before RX300 surgery?
I saw you final parts list. Is this all required for strut replacement? I have no noise. Just mushy ride. Brought RX300 at 70K kids put 15K on it .
Can't afford to take it apart and then find I need additional stuff. 1day job becomes a week.
What did you find out?
Can't afford to take it apart and then find I need additional stuff. 1day job becomes a week.
What did you find out?
07-19-07, 08:17 AM
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07-19-07, 12:08 PM
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07-21-07, 10:07 PM
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Cool. So have you started the install yet? I'll probalby do it next or the weekend after next. My struts have arrived couple of days ago. Still waiting for the other parts + the manual. Tirerack rocks by the way. I ordered the struts Monday afternoon, and I got them Wednesday morning. All for $25 worth of shipping for 4 struts. Can't beat that.
07-22-07, 09:16 PM
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Cool. So have you started the install yet? I'll probalby do it next or the weekend after next. My struts have arrived couple of days ago. Still waiting for the other parts + the manual. Tirerack rocks by the way. I ordered the struts Monday afternoon, and I got them Wednesday morning. All for $25 worth of shipping for 4 struts. Can't beat that.
08-21-09, 07:44 AM
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Just be careful when removing the spring, they sell spring compressors at harbor freight tools. When installing the struts be very conscious of the flat spot on the end of the strut rod, it has to be positioned correctly in the upper mount or you will not be correctly torqueing the locknut. then you will have a knocking noise. When you dissasemble the strut you will see what i mean. good luck.
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