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 Jun 13, 2013 - 3:42 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Nov 19, '12 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
Guys how hard is it to change the rear struts in these cars? its keeping me from passing inspection although they look fine to me. Little bounce but I dont see an issue with them. Got quoted 600 bucks to change them from a local guy, screw that.
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Jun 13, 2013 - 3:52 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
It should be an easy task. Probably get the rear done in a couple hours tops. The hardest part imo would be lifting the car up. Lol!
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Jun 14, 2013 - 3:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
The hardest part is changing the springs over from the old strut to the new one, and rusty bolts if thats an issue.
It'll probably cost you around 200 bucks for the struts (based on what i paid in canada, probably cheaper in the us) and few hours labour to change if you don't know what you're doing. Check the stickies, theres a solid write up on installing lowering springs, which is essentially the same process as changing struts. This is what I followed when I did mine, and had no idea what I was doing. Its pretty simple, 3 14mm(i believe) nuts on the top of the strut, 2 15mm bolts on the bottom of the strut to the knuckle, and then 3 nuts on the brake lines that hold them to the strut. (Don't remove in that order, however) Once the strut assembly is removed, you simply loosen the top nut, compress the spring and then remove the strut mount. Pull your spring off along with the rubber insulator, and put that assembly on the new strut. Throw the top mount on, and bolt it back up and throw it back in the car. Lots of info here on how to do it! -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jun 14, 2013 - 9:53 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Lincoln, Ar Currently Offline Reputation: 7 (100%) |
The rear struts don't use as much compression for the springs like the front. Most times you can get away without even using a spring compressor when you loosen the top nut and the springs can move somewhat freely in the strut assembly. If you put the rear on jack stands you can do the job pretty quick.
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Jun 15, 2013 - 3:05 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Nov 19, '12 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Sounds like it wouldn't be that difficult then. Good to know, ill probably be attempting it this weekend.
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Jun 17, 2013 - 1:09 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Jan 20, '09 From Winnipeg Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
If youre going to do it without spring compressors, id do it at your own risk.
I used spring compressors all around, just to be safe. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Jun 17, 2013 - 2:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 8, '12 From Hanford/Fresno, Ca Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Jun 17, 2013 - 11:09 AM)  If youre going to do it without spring compressors, id do it at your own risk. I used spring compressors all around, just to be safe. +1, I believe you can loan one from your local auto parts store. -------------------- |
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