 Rear Struts...., need replacing |
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 Nov 2, 2007 - 2:47 PM
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 Enthusiast  Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%)  |
So the boots on my rear stuts are torn up, so it's time to replace them soon.
I've searched the stickies and looks like KYB GR2's are pretty popular, but also go soft pretty quickly.. That kind of gives me the sense that thier probably not the best to go with. So I'm just wondering if it would be worth it to go with the KYB's or should I look into another brand? I mean have they been able to hold up for those of you who have put the GR2's on your cars? any input would be appreciated. Cause I know I'm not going to pay $150 each for stock replacements 
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Nov 2, 2007 - 2:52 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 24, '07 From lufkin tx Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
KYB GR'2 gas struts FTW......i have them in the rear only as well and my ride is great...i think everyone else will say the same
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Nov 2, 2007 - 3:00 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 28, '05 From Redondo Beach, CA Currently Offline Reputation: 86 (100%) |
the boots are the strut covers, why would you want to replace the whole strut if its not bad...boots are 15 bux each.
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Nov 2, 2007 - 3:59 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jan 29, '07 From Hoyt Lakes, MN Currently Offline Reputation: 11 (100%) |
15 bucks each, WHAT???? Then checkers got me good. I had to pay 25 bucks each. But it also came with some cheap zip tie and the bumper stops.
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Nov 2, 2007 - 9:22 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
well they're also leaking, so would that be only because the boot or might it be something else with the strut?
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QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM) i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated. |
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Nov 3, 2007 - 6:52 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Nov 2, 2007 - 3:59 PM) [snapback]610741[/snapback] 15 bucks each, WHAT???? Then checkers got me good. I had to pay 25 bucks each. But it also came with some cheap zip tie and the bumper stops. those are not OEM, i saw them, and decided to order oem QUOTE(96bluevert @ Nov 2, 2007 - 9:22 PM) [snapback]610773[/snapback] well they're also leaking, so would that be only because the boot or might it be something else with the strut? leaking = Bad struts = change This post has been edited by njccmd2002: Nov 3, 2007 - 6:53 AM -------------------- Learned a lot in 10 years... I hardly log in anymore, last login Today Sept 6 2019, and I was forced just to clarify a post. LOL
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Nov 3, 2007 - 9:31 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
ok, thanks guys. I guess I'll go the KYB rout, since thier not terrebly expensive and sounds like they do work good.
edit: do you guys think I should get new strut mounts as well? This post has been edited by 96bluevert: Nov 3, 2007 - 9:42 AM -------------------- "A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM) i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated. |
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Nov 3, 2007 - 9:57 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 15, '07 From Tennessee Currently Offline Reputation: 52 (100%) |
QUOTE(njccmd2002 @ Nov 3, 2007 - 6:52 AM) [snapback]610815[/snapback] QUOTE(bccentaur3 @ Nov 2, 2007 - 3:59 PM) [snapback]610741[/snapback] 15 bucks each, WHAT???? Then checkers got me good. I had to pay 25 bucks each. But it also came with some cheap zip tie and the bumper stops. those are not OEM, i saw them, and decided to order oem QUOTE(96bluevert @ Nov 2, 2007 - 9:22 PM) [snapback]610773[/snapback] well they're also leaking, so would that be only because the boot or might it be something else with the strut? leaking = Bad struts = change this is what im talking bout!!!! 
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Nov 3, 2007 - 10:40 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 3, '05 From Richmond, B.C. Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Eleven-year-old car, strut mounts might still be good, but if you're in there anyway....
Also be aware of the need to likely replace the rubber spring seat isolators (rears only require one per strut, fronts require two). |
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Nov 3, 2007 - 11:50 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 19, '07 From Washington Currently Offline Reputation: 9 (100%) |
ok, was hoping to save 120 bucks, but I guess it'd prob be best to replace it all.
thnks guys! -------------------- "A true car enthusiast can see the potential in any car"
QUOTE (njccmd2002 @ Oct 3, 2008 - 2:01 PM) i rather be a slow turtle in risk of extinction, than a fast locust, that you can see everywhere and need to be terminated. |
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Nov 4, 2007 - 2:16 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jul 4, '07 From US Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
might as well get em all done, once and for all...
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