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Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
I have the 4 newer struts and will be reusing my springs, but in addition to ordering the new strut mounts for the car, what additional components should I replace while I have the strut assemblies out of the car? I can look at a breakdown of the parts on subaruparts.com, but what should be replaced from that list?
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
Maybe this will help what I think I need: All items I would buy are BOLD
Front struts: 20310A $121.88 Strut complete-front right 20310B $121.88 Strut complete-front left 20320 $72.02 Strut mount-front Qty:2 $72.02 Strut mount-front 20321 $20.93 Helper-front strut 20322 $11.13 Dust cover-front strut 20323 $12.45 Spring seat-front strut,upper Qty:2 20325 $17.36 Rubber seat-front strut spring,upper Qty:2 20325A $16.42 Rubber seat-front strut spring,lower Qty:2 20326 $2.39 Dust seal-front strut 20327 $2.62 Spacer-front strut 20330 $79.26 Coil spring-front 20521A $4.80 Cap-strut mount,upper 20568 $4.66 Nut-self lock 20578F $4.00 Adjusting-bolt Qty:2 20578H $3.66 Flange bolt Qty:2 Rear struts: 20360 $129.50 Strut complete-rear right 20360A $129.50 Strut complete-rear left 20370A $90.58 Strut mount-rear,right Qty:1 20370B $90.58 Strut mount-rear,left Qty:1 20371 $19.35 Helper-rear 20372 $11.13 Dust cover-rear strut 20375 $20.75 Rubber seat-rear strut,upper Qty:2 20375A $11.16 Rubber seat-rear strut,lower Qty:2 20378 $11.13 Guide-rear strut helper 20380 $70.27 Coil spring-rear Fits: LSI $68.67 Coil spring-rear Fits: 4WD.L&LS 20568 $4.66 Nut-self lock 20578H $3.66 Flange bolt Qty:2 N350013 $0.48 Self locking nut Someone tell me if I am buying anything that is unnecessary, I'm just not sure what really wears out besides the mounts on these assemblies. Last edited by msvx95; 02-27-2011 at 07:29 PM. |
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
I think it would depend on condition, such as rust and other factors but the rubber pieces should not need to be replaced, the bolts usually would be reusable too I would think.
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
I thought some of the rubber pieces would have deteriorated that's why I ask. I was thinking while that assembly is taken apart, it would be ideal to replace ones that would fail.
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
I would certainly replace all rubber (cushion type parts), as you said they deterioate and lose their absorption ability over time. After almost 20 years I would imagine some rubber parts are incredibly brittle
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
If I remember correctly the helpers are the foamy cushions that slide down the strut shaft before you put the strut mounts on. get all 4 of them because they will be deteriorated/missing.
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
I thought the helpers were about the only rubber part that would be ok..can anyone confirm this if they've done strut work before?
I don't remember where I saw the video, but it was a different make of a car and the guy took his strut apart and he said the helper was perfectly fine. |
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
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Re: Replacing strut mounts soon, have some questions
Hmm..that's another 80 bucks...prob 90 if I get the helpers. I'm on the fence on this one whether or not to buy them...Ok stupid question, but my struts have been modified with the koni inserts, do I still need the helpers regardless?
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