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 Jun 21, 2004 - 2:25 PM
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im about to instll KYB GR2 gass struts with Tom's springs..i just wanted to know if i need to replace my strut mounts cause they are freakin 60 for a pair or can i just use the stock ones???
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Jun 21, 2004 - 2:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
You can use your stock ones as long as they are in good condition. But you may just want to replace them.
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Jun 21, 2004 - 2:48 PM
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I agree. As long as their in good condition, it's up to you. I replaced my rears, but used stock ones for the fronts. Due to the fact that I had a hard time finding the front KYB's, then soon found them after I ordered my parts. I would recommend changing your rear swaybar link though!! |
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Jun 21, 2004 - 3:08 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
umm how do iknow if i need to replace them....do i need to remove the old mounts first??? |
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Jun 21, 2004 - 3:23 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 29, '02 From Sterling Heights, Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I chose to replace mine bcus of the winter seasons we have here in MI. My rear mounts looked rusted when I took them off. The fronts didn't have too much wear on them. Inspect your parts and if they seem ok then they should be fine. Yes, you're going to have to remove ALL your mounts once you change your shocks/rear strut anyways. If you can't recall from when you first changed your springs then most cases you're going to have to remove your whole assembly to make sure. Honestly, you REALLY don't need to change them. I just did just so that everything I put on was brand new. |
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Jun 21, 2004 - 10:21 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 10, '03 From oklahoma Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
whats a sway bar link anyway...??
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Jun 22, 2004 - 2:07 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Yeah, one of my rear sway bar links was bad, and now one of the fronts is. The Toyota part is like 60 bucks, whereas a third party set of sway bars is a little more than the price of four. Oy.
The sway bar is the metal bar under your car that attaches to the strut mount via the link. It's a piece of metal with two lubricated joints.  It's the thing on the left of the strut just above the ratchet. As far as the mounts go, they're a pretty beefy part. Even if they've rusted they'll still be the strongest point in your suspension. Just file away the rust and apply a bunch of paint coats. It might save you some time and energy to replace the strut mounts because getting the old strut inserts out and putting the new ones takes some muscle. And when you apply the muscle it's with a pipe wrench so don't squeeze too hard. Oh, and it saves half the spring compressor process which is the most annoying part of the swap. More details -- my site linked below. It's long, just search for what you're looking for. --------------------  |
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Jun 22, 2004 - 8:42 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 17, '04 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
oh shyt yo thanks a lot man good link 
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Jun 22, 2004 - 11:58 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Sep 28, '03 From Bloomington, IN Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
[shudders at the thought of messing with hisend links again]
Yeah, I rounded off the lil hex key bolty dealy and had to hit it from the back. Pun intended. -------------------- NASA/SCCA RX-7....currently under the knife
92 Civic hatch B16 - Sold 10th anniv RX-7 - RIP The Slow Celica - Sold...and then crushed crushed due to street racing. Quote from Seinfeild: George's Boss reading a magazine: "People magazine's most beautiful people. Oh and a Celica...nothin wrong with that!" |
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Jun 22, 2004 - 9:37 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Feb 16, '04 From San Diego Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Heh, that must have been fun. It's not like you need a sway bar anyway. Plus you can go on two wheels much easier.
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