so i've never done this before... Options

[GriffGirl]

From what I've found, eBay is your best best for the struts, figure about $200 + s/h. If ya find 'em cheaper, LMK 'cause I need some too!

[hockeyplyr24]

From what I've found, eBay is your best best for the struts, figure about $200 + s/h. If ya find 'em cheaper, LMK 'cause I need some too!

lol yeah i've been looking around a lot and ebay seems to be the best buy. struts are going to have to wait til this weeks paycheck though lol

[Galcobar]

Struts do not come with the strut mounts.

The strut mount can be in reasonable condition, or terrible condition. Mine were literally falling apart when I disassembled my suspension, though they were fourteen years old at the time.

Other parts not mentioned:
-spring seat insulators (2 rear, 4 front), Toyota dealership only and bloody expensive for pieces of rubber
-brake fluid (unless you're willing to cut notches in your new strut, you'll need to disconnect your brakes and therefore will need to bleed them later)

Good write-up I found on doing the replacement, though the torque specs don't apply as it's for an MR2. The procedures are effectively the same, however.
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Suspensi...ringStrut-1.HTM

[hockeyplyr24]

Struts do not come with the strut mounts.

The strut mount can be in reasonable condition, or terrible condition. Mine were literally falling apart when I disassembled my suspension, though they were fourteen years old at the time.

Other parts not mentioned:
-spring seat insulators (2 rear, 4 front), Toyota dealership only and bloody expensive for pieces of rubber
-brake fluid (unless you're willing to cut notches in your new strut, you'll need to disconnect your brakes and therefore will need to bleed them later)

Good write-up I found on doing the replacement, though the torque specs don't apply as it's for an MR2. The procedures are effectively the same, however.
http://www.turbomr2.com/MR2/HowTo/Suspensi...ringStrut-1.HTM

do you need to get spring seat insulators? or can you use whatever you have?

[hockeyplyr24]

thanks for all the help everyone! going to try to order everything by the end of this week

just ordered some tein s techs

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TEIN-S-TECH...emZ250272398099



hope it works out, struts next week unless i find it cheap. any1 have an ebay store or seller to use for kyb struts?

so i ordered kyb gr2 on ebay and i just got the package and they sent me kyb agx adjustable shocks...is this different? is this better? someone let me know please before i call them thanks all

[bccentaur3]

How did you get a hold of kyb AGX's? I thought they were only available to people overseas. You sure you bought the right struts for your car. I know that agx's are available for the 7th gen celicas here. Whats the part number on the package? If you did pick up agx's for the right generation celica, you are one lucky man. Let's just say you've got some actually performance struts compared to the gr2's.

[hockeyplyr24]

How did you get a hold of kyb AGX's? I thought they were only available to people overseas. You sure you bought the right struts for your car. I know that agx's are available for the 7th gen celicas here. Whats the part number on the package? If you did pick up agx's for the right generation celica, you are one lucky man. Let's just say you've got some actually performance struts compared to the gr2's.

well there are a few numbers, not sure which is the part number.

front strut numbers: 733006 or maybe 05ra
rear strut numbers: 733007 or 06ra

dont know if these are the part numbers let me know

[hockeyplyr24]

How did you get a hold of kyb AGX's? I thought they were only available to people overseas. You sure you bought the right struts for your car. I know that agx's are available for the 7th gen celicas here. Whats the part number on the package? If you did pick up agx's for the right generation celica, you are one lucky man. Let's just say you've got some actually performance struts compared to the gr2's.

well there are a few numbers, not sure which is the part number.

front strut numbers: 733006 or maybe 05ra
rear strut numbers: 733007 or 06ra

dont know if these are the part numbers let me know

and yeah..i checked my receipt and i ordered gr2's so i doubt these will work

[hockeyplyr24]

hey all

i'm sure this has been covered before but i didnt really find what i was looking for when i searched.

i want to lower the car but i'm not sure what all i need to buy. i know i need springs, i'm planning on getting tein springs, but what else do i need? is there a certain type of strut that i should buy? and where is the best place to get this all from? please help me out, sorry if this has been asked many times before..

thank you

sorry put the wrong part numbers

front: 741017

rear: 733007

[hockeyplyr24]

hey all

i'm sure this has been covered before but i didnt really find what i was looking for when i searched.

i want to lower the car but i'm not sure what all i need to buy. i know i need springs, i'm planning on getting tein springs, but what else do i need? is there a certain type of strut that i should buy? and where is the best place to get this all from? please help me out, sorry if this has been asked many times before..

thank you

sorry put the wrong part numbers

front: 741017

rear: 733007

so i think these are for a 240sx...lol

[bccentaur3]

LOL..... You better call them.

[hockeyplyr24]

LOL..... You better call them.

maybe i should sell them lol

[bccentaur3]

Just exchange them for the rigth stuff. I'm sure the 240 guys would rather get something with more performance.

[hockeyplyr24]

Just exchange them for the rigth stuff. I'm sure the 240 guys would rather get something with more performance.

yeah i have to call them tomorrow they were gone after 5. what a pain in the a** i was hoping to do this all this weekend. bummer

[hockeyplyr24]

so everything was going smoothly, until my bump stops were completely destroyed, and i dont think i can drive without them. do local auto stores sell these parts or am i screwed??

[bccentaur3]

Yes local auto part stores sell them. NAPA FTW...

But you can also get away without them.

[Batman722]

Yes local auto part stores sell them. NAPA FTW...

But you can also get away without them.

true. They are for extreme situations where the strut compresses dramaticly.

[hockeyplyr24]

Yes local auto part stores sell them. NAPA FTW...

But you can also get away without them.

true. They are for extreme situations where the strut compresses dramaticly.

yeah i decided not to put any in after talking to some people. other than how big a pain in the ass the last rear strut assembly was, im pretty happy with the drop and how it rides. if any1 needs an ebay store try thepartsladi i got my struts from them, even tho they sent me the wrong ones at first they ended up getting it right lol