Replacing rear struts - Page 2

benebob · #16 05-01-2009, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by redlightningsvx

I finally got my rear springs today and removed the old ones out. With the struts out the right rear I pressed down and it came back up so that was good but, when I got to the right rear I pressed the strut down and it wouldn't come up

so I just ordered a new one and the foam helper as it was destroyed in the blown strut. Good news is the car sits A LOT higher like it should. My tires were literally touching the wheel well now it sits about 2-2.5 in above

Enjoy your year with working struts in the rear. Then you'll need to spend another $200ish to replace 'em both again.

redlightningsvx · #17 05-01-2009, 08:38 PM

I know but it's the best cost effective option as of now.

LetItSnow · #18 05-02-2009, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by redlightningsvx

I know but it's the best cost effective option as of now.

Sometimes, this can be more expensive in the long run.

SVX_MY_BABY · #19 05-02-2009, 07:56 AM

Keep your old struts to use for cores for Koni inserts. If you don't use them I'm sure someone else will want them.

AyeJaye · #20 05-02-2009, 10:06 AM

Look at it this way. Now you have a set of struts sitting outside of the car, so that when you decide to get the Konis you don't have to be without a car while you do the switch

redlightningsvx · #21 05-02-2009, 10:41 AM

Yea, like I said I really would like to get the konis now but my money is being spent on fixing worn parts.

AyeJaye · #22 05-02-2009, 11:14 AM

Do you know the part numbers of the replacement mounts, and where the best place to find them is? My rear end is sagging a bit too (though nothing is rubbing yet) and I'd like to get it fixed soon.

redlightningsvx · #23 05-02-2009, 11:55 AM

The top mounts? I would stuff your hand up in the wheel well and feel the back of the mount for holes as that is the first place it rusts. If those are good then go for springs as they are cheaper than the mounts.