New rear suspension, Hope this makes it all quiet and nice Options

[XCSkierFreak]

Replacing my rear struts, mounts, and sway bar bushings. as well as a rear bearing.

KYB Struts/mounts <<advance auto parts said that the struts and mounts needed to be KYB for them to work, the "online agent" from autopartswarehouse.com said they were interchangeable if the mounts were in good condition.

I read the How-To for struts replacement, anyone have any other suggestions/comments? I'll go get a spring compressor tomorrow to take off the struts and inspect the present mounts, maybe save myself $85 if the guy online was telling the truth.

...Figured I'd start a new thread, that other one was getting kind of angryish (I'm really not that uptight I swear!!)

[cheeco]

the struts and mounts are interchangable, i have KYB struts in the rear and OEM upper mounts. also it is a good idea to replace the sway bar links in the rear, if worn they also will make noise.

If you are doing the work yourself, definately inspect the mounts before spending $85, if nothing looks cracked or severely worn give it a try.

[XCSkierFreak]

Okay, I'll check all that out, I've got the mounts on order from an auto store, so it won't be a hassle to return them or anything.

[XCSkierFreak]

Update:

I've got everything installed!!
KYB Struts and mounts, new sway bar bushings and links, and another wheel bearing. The ride's so quiet now and the back suspension is quite firm. Now the only thing is I'm cursing my front struts for being soft(er).