07-24-2008, 01:28 AM
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Location: Woodbury, Minnesota
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Strut question...
So when I had some work done on my brakes, the repair shop said that my Oldsmobile recommended my struts be replaced at 60k, since I am around 70k I thought I would look into it. They said it would cost me $900 + labor. In my mind that was a little high and opted not to do it.
What should something like this cost and could I get them cheaper online and not sacrifice quality? I am not looking for anything fancy, just equal or better than stock.
thanks for reading
justin
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07-24-2008, 01:30 AM
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you can get cheaper online, I got all 4 of my springtech struts for like $150, from suspensionmax
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07-24-2008, 06:22 PM
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Location: New Prague, MN
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I rode stock struts until 80k and they were fine. I would not replace them until they are shot or you lower the car.
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07-24-2008, 06:48 PM
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I got all four gr2 online for 200 dollars shipped....hit the net up and do them yourself there is also a how to in the forums
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07-24-2008, 07:01 PM
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I have 126 thousand miles on my car with stock struts.. still has a nice firm but comfortable ride to it-
not trying to steal this thread, mabey it'll even answer a question for the OP.
would KYB struts or something of the like lower the car further?
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07-24-2008, 07:23 PM
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Trying to get it together
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$900+ labor is a ripoff. Even if you got stealership struts, it wouldn't cost $900 in parts. I question you shops what brand they putting in.
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07-24-2008, 07:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Midgear
I have 126 thousand miles on my car with stock struts.. still has a nice firm but comfortable ride to it-
not trying to steal this thread, mabey it'll even answer a question for the OP.
would KYB struts or something of the like lower the car further?
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na..they are just better oem replacements...lowering springs gonna give you all your lowering...
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