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now I need a new stut!!!
now my tires and wheels are finally coming tom. I went to a garage to have them look at my alignment, ( it was messed up from the blowout) and they noticed that my strut was bent and they could only special order me one that will take 7 days to 3 weeks to come in . they also said it would $200 for the strut, I was wondering if anyone knew of i a good strut that i could buy myslef and have someone put on it. thanx.....I 'm hoping that i can find someplace that will get me a strut here quicker...I just want to drive my car again I'm going completely insane
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the Subaru OEM strut would get shipped to you faster than that and at less cost. I just bought a couple of rear struts at $72.42 from Kerven Subaru with shipping at $12 PA to FLA (came via UPS today - guess what I'm doing this weekend).
Dealer list is like 105 and should only take a couple of days. IMO, You should change them as pairs. A local shop has quoted me 8.3 hours labor - to put you in the ballpark |
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Re: now I need a new stut!!!
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However, there probably aren't too many dealers with them in stock, so it might take a week to get. I had UPS lose one strut during shipment last month and it took about ten days to get the replacement. Doug
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The fronts took me less than two hours. This car is so easy to work on. Doug
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1992 LS Touring (6/91) - Currently undergoing a five speed swap Black over Claret with spoiler; 235,000 miles; Mods: 2002 Legacy 5 speed, ACT Pressure Plate, Excedy Clutch, Short Throw Shifter, Aussie Powerchip 1992 LS Touring (6/91) Black over Claret with 2.5" setback spoiler; 202,000 miles; Mods: B&M Cooler 1994 LSi (4/93) Bordeaux Pearl; 198,000 miles; Mods: Weight reduction. 1969 Mustang GT Convertible 1970 Mustang Convertible 2000 Ford Excursion Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua. My Locker |
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Partially O/T: locally, Pep Boys has the spring compressor (U-bolt onto spring type) for $49.99 - does this seem a good price? I haven't yet dropped by the local Harbor Freight or sears store. |
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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i just ordered new struts from Kerven and am having them put on on friday. the midas here quoted me $120 for installation of all 4 struts + $70 for 4-wheel alignment.
A local shop quoted 8.4 hours of labor like everyone else here has found = ~$500. I'll let you know on friday how midas does (or if the price goes up and I go elsewhere) when they realize it's going to take more than $120 of labor. -Dan |
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is it really hard to change stuts? i was wondering if maybe my boyfriend could just change them for me but i dont know how much is involved in changing them?
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SVXGIRL: my SVX friend above produced a very good description of how to change the struts. Print this out and see if it's something you/he thinks can be done at home given your skill level. see reference below: http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/files/How-To/10312.pdf |
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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SVXGIRL182,
Did you buy your car off of Ebay from a guy in New Castle, PA? I looked at that car. Just curious if you ever got the rear wheel bearing fixed? |
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nope, I got my car from a dealer in allentown pa about a year and a half ago. I did have to replace a rear bearing though.
I was wondering if anyone could look at this website http://www.subaruparts.com/diag/?mod...category=210-1 i was wondering what i needed to order to get a new strut, I was thinking i only needed 20310B the complete front left, I was also going ot get the extra bolts incase mine got messed up. I have someone that will put it on for me, I just want to find the cheapest place to get one. I also tried advance auto today and of course they have a for every subaru except a svx, and it would have only been around $50 for one I hope i can find one close to that price and one that i can get quickly.....thanx for all of your help
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I ordered a strut off of subaruparts.com and i had it overnited so i can have it today. Thank god it should be able be put on tom along with my new wheels and tires. I will post pics. I cant wait
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Mychailo :: 2006 Silver Mitsubishi Evolution 9, E85, 34 psi peak, 425wtq/505whp DJ :: 1995 Laguna Blue SVX L AWD 5MT (sold) Visit my locker SVX Mods: ND iridium spark plugs, Impreza RS fpr, afr tuned to 13.2:1 using a custom MAF bypass, custom exhaust, WRX 5MT w/ STi RA 1st-4th gear & stock WRX 5th gear, Exedy 13 lb flywheel & Sport Clutch, STi Group N tranny & engine mounts, urethane spacers in rear subframe, rear diff mounts, and pitch stopper, SVX Sport Strut Springs (185f/150r), custom 19 mm rear swaybar, urethane swaybar mounts, Rota Torque 17x8", 225/45-17 Proxes 4 tires, Axxis Deluxe Plus organic brake pads. |
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