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advice on struts
Ok, i need struts pretty bad and i dont really want to buy used ones, and i dont want to give a arm and a leg for some performance ones. I found 4 used ones for 45 each that came off a svx with 44k and they say there in good condition. My mounts on my car are shot. there clunking very bad. for all 4 and shipping it would be 260 280 for them. What do you guys think??
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Re: advice on struts
That sounds pretty good to me. I think i'd get them if I were in your position... Shipping sure sucks though. It's like you said there isn't really too many choices. If you're getting the struts from someone on this forum it should work out fine. People on this forum kick ass...
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Re: advice on struts
well its from an online used parts place in like north carolina. I live in Nebraska so shipping will be high haha
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Re: advice on struts
I just bought struts at a great price from 1stSubaruParts.com
Dont use the web site to order them, go to the asK for quote section. I paid $115 for front and $107 for the rear. Well worth it and they ship quick. Cheers, Adam |
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Re: advice on struts
what exactly did you buy? is it struts and the springs that go around them and all or what?
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Re: advice on struts
Nothing but the struts. I was able to use all the original parts except for the bracket on the front struts. They go for $70 each on the site.
Just make sure not to order directly thru the web site. Look up the part numbers and then ask for a price quote. Cheers, Adam Last edited by 92NJSVX; 11-18-2009 at 05:38 PM. |
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Re: advice on struts
Those are the "sitting on the shelf for 17 years" struts. Apparently they won't last more than about a year before they leak.
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Re: advice on struts
not necessarily... Keith |
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Re: advice on struts
I can vouche for that. It was an expensive mistake for me to buy all 4.
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Re: advice on struts
what did you do about the struts. cause i'm kinda stuck in between a rock in a hard place. Have you heard about those universal rancho struts?
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94 Subaru SVX FWD 51k 04 Mazda B4000 (work truck) |
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Re: advice on struts
The Koni inserts are great. Also come with a lifetime warranty. You will need your old struts to cut and new mounts as yours are shot. Might as well look at the rubber cushions for the springs since you have it apart anyway.
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Re: advice on struts
subscribing to this thread. I need to do something soon as all of mine are shot. The thought of old shelf products sounds bad but at the same time, having Koni inserts and possibly a brutal ride isn't appealing to me either.
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If it ain't broken it, doesn't have enough features!!! '92 SVX LSL '03 4Runner '96 FZJ80 Landcruiser '90 Mercedes 300E |
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Re: advice on struts
Your ride, more than anything, will depend on your choice of springs. The KONIs are adjustable; they won't act like you welded your suspension to the frame.
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Re: advice on struts
Definitely NOT brutal. I got slightly stiffer springs at the same time as the inserts. The ride is firm but by no means jarring. Really makes a big improvement in the corners.
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