Need Quickstruts

Cleveland612 · 08-28-2007, 02:51 PM

Hey all,

My 2002 SEL is suffering from saggy ass. I'm planning to install a pair of Monroe Quickstruts.
I'm hoping that some of you may have attempted this and can offer a good Canadian source for the parts?
Partsource, Crappy Tire, Napa? fyi...I'm in Hamilton

I can get a pair of the quickstruts and a pair of Moog endlinks shipped up from Rock Auto for approx $410 US (includes $101 for shipping, duty and GST). Should come to appox $440 Cdn.

fyi...Thought I'd try it myself and see how it goes. If it's not too bad, I may attempt a second install on my 99SE.

silversn95 · 08-28-2007, 03:05 PM

How close are you to the border from Hamilton? You might save yourself the shipping fee if you can stop at a local supplier in NY state. I cross border shop all the time for car parts and never get pulled over to pay duty.

As for the struts, never changed them yet, no experience here.

Cory49 · 08-28-2007, 03:18 PM

They are easy to change, just the worst part of it is the pinch bolt. Hopefully it isn't seized at all. But you can buy them from Canadian Tire, Partsource, Napa, and all are pretty much the same price. Go with Crappy Tire, and you can get some money back with their money.

Zeptoplix · 08-28-2007, 04:01 PM

They are $199 or so for the rears from Partsource. good luck with crappy tire being able to find the parts to order though. They told me my car didn't have strut rod bushings, even though partsource uses the exact same system for parts.

How much are the quickstruts in the U.S I wonder?

Cleveland612 · 08-28-2007, 05:53 PM

I stopped in at my local Canadian Tire to check prices and availability. I was informed that such a part does not exist. All struts and springs are sold as individual units only......Rather than arguing, I left feeling satisfied that they lived up to their usual level of high standards.

I'll continue on and check PartSource and Napa later this week. However, I'm guessing that the best cost may be to buy in the US. RockAuto's price is $133 US each, $11.96 each for the Moog links.

mooby · 08-30-2007, 05:43 PM

holy crap dont buy them in a kit you pay way too much

got myself some eibach like 350 a set

+ 4 strut for 385 $ for the 4 strut and top p[late where 29 $ if i remembered corectly

Zeptoplix · 08-30-2007, 10:33 PM

Okay mooby, you do realize that your tab is close to $900 right? and today I spent $399 for rear quick struts for a 2000 taurus..

mooby · 08-30-2007, 10:43 PM

yes but mine was for the complete 4 wheel ?

if i go 2 regular 2 coil in back cargo 80 $ 2 monroe strut 91 $ 2 top plate 72 243 $$ total

nope 2 coil for 80 $ 2 strut for 91 2 top plate for 72

so it 1 coil for 40 1 strut for 40 and one plate 36

Zeptoplix · 08-30-2007, 10:55 PM

Okay either something is not right in your post or you cannot add mooby...

It reads as you spent 180 on struts, and $80 on springs which makes it $260 and then on top of that it is closer to $300 with the mounts...

Cleveland612 · 09-02-2007, 03:22 PM

Parts Source quoted me $299 ea for the quickstruts. Looks like I'll be making my purchase through Rock Auto. I noticed I can save an additional 5% by using the discount codes "stickied" in the maintenance and repair forum.

Additionally,
I noticed today that Monroe is running a promotion offering a $40 rebate for the purchase of two QuickStruts. The rebate is eligible for Canada too.

info here: www.monroe.com/promo/promotions.asp

Zep: you may want to check into this!

08-28-2007, 03:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
silversn95 Senior Member Member Number: 10151 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Belle River, Ontario Visit: My Garage Posts: 526 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	How close are you to the border from Hamilton? You might save yourself the shipping fee if you can stop at a local supplier in NY state. I cross border shop all the time for car parts and never get pulled over to pay duty. As for the struts, never changed them yet, no experience here. __________________ 1994 Mustang GT: UDP's, 3.55 gears, Magnapak mufflers, 2.5" tails, STEEDA TRI-Ax Shifter, Alpine deck 2003 Taurus SEL Premium: so far just the tint that came with it. 2009 Pontiac Vibe: 1SB package 1.8L 5-speed, 20% tint

08-28-2007, 03:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cory49 Senior Member Member Number: 9621 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Visit: My Garage Posts: 367 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	They are easy to change, just the worst part of it is the pinch bolt. Hopefully it isn't seized at all. But you can buy them from Canadian Tire, Partsource, Napa, and all are pretty much the same price. Go with Crappy Tire, and you can get some money back with their money. __________________ <div align="center"><span style="font-family:Tahoma">2001 Ford Taurus SE. My Garage View my Cardomain Page, and add me as a friend!

08-28-2007, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Zeptoplix Senior Member Member Number: 92 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Ontario Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,222 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	They are $199 or so for the rears from Partsource. good luck with crappy tire being able to find the parts to order though. They told me my car didn't have strut rod bushings, even though partsource uses the exact same system for parts. How much are the quickstruts in the U.S I wonder? __________________ TSOC Taurus and Sable Owners Club A Community for Taurus and Sable Enthusiasts http://www.taurusowners.com/

08-30-2007, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
mooby Senior Member Member Number: 3283 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: montreal Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,016 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	holy crap dont buy them in a kit you pay way too much got myself some eibach like 350 a set + 4 strut for 385 $ for the 4 strut and top p[late where 29 $ if i remembered corectly __________________ My 3.8 BULL named Ariane photobucket vid and pic Eastern Canada Chapter President done so far discoball hid rear and front mustang gt caliper disk brake setup,moog ball joint tie rod end front and rear sway bar 24 26mm with moog blue bushing strutbar bushing 16" mag and yokohama aviz trz plus new engine and tranny on 15 jan 2006 plus new eibach coil and 07 front seat sho cluster led august COTM 2008

08-30-2007, 10:33 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zeptoplix Senior Member Member Number: 92 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Ontario Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,222 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Okay mooby, you do realize that your tab is close to $900 right? and today I spent $399 for rear quick struts for a 2000 taurus.. __________________ TSOC Taurus and Sable Owners Club A Community for Taurus and Sable Enthusiasts http://www.taurusowners.com/

08-28-2007, 02:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cleveland612 Member Member Number: 7041 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario (the Hammer) Visit: My Garage Posts: 36 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Hey all, My 2002 SEL is suffering from saggy ass. I'm planning to install a pair of Monroe Quickstruts. I'm hoping that some of you may have attempted this and can offer a good Canadian source for the parts? Partsource, Crappy Tire, Napa? fyi...I'm in Hamilton I can get a pair of the quickstruts and a pair of Moog endlinks shipped up from Rock Auto for approx $410 US (includes $101 for shipping, duty and GST). Should come to appox $440 Cdn. fyi...Thought I'd try it myself and see how it goes. If it's not too bad, I may attempt a second install on my 99SE.

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08-28-2007, 05:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cleveland612 Member Member Number: 7041 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario (the Hammer) Visit: My Garage Posts: 36 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	I stopped in at my local Canadian Tire to check prices and availability. I was informed that such a part does not exist. All struts and springs are sold as individual units only......Rather than arguing, I left feeling satisfied that they lived up to their usual level of high standards. I'll continue on and check PartSource and Napa later this week. However, I'm guessing that the best cost may be to buy in the US. RockAuto's price is $133 US each, $11.96 each for the Moog links.

08-30-2007, 10:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
mooby Senior Member Member Number: 3283 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: montreal Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,016 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	yes but mine was for the complete 4 wheel ? if i go 2 regular 2 coil in back cargo 80 $ 2 monroe strut 91 $ 2 top plate 72 243 $$ total nope 2 coil for 80 $ 2 strut for 91 2 top plate for 72 so it 1 coil for 40 1 strut for 40 and one plate 36 __________________ My 3.8 BULL named Ariane photobucket vid and pic Eastern Canada Chapter President done so far discoball hid rear and front mustang gt caliper disk brake setup,moog ball joint tie rod end front and rear sway bar 24 26mm with moog blue bushing strutbar bushing 16" mag and yokohama aviz trz plus new engine and tranny on 15 jan 2006 plus new eibach coil and 07 front seat sho cluster led august COTM 2008

08-30-2007, 10:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zeptoplix Senior Member Member Number: 92 Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chatham, Ontario Visit: My Garage Posts: 4,222 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Okay either something is not right in your post or you cannot add mooby... It reads as you spent 180 on struts, and $80 on springs which makes it $260 and then on top of that it is closer to $300 with the mounts... __________________ TSOC Taurus and Sable Owners Club A Community for Taurus and Sable Enthusiasts http://www.taurusowners.com/

09-02-2007, 03:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cleveland612 Member Member Number: 7041 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hamilton, Ontario (the Hammer) Visit: My Garage Posts: 36 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	Parts Source quoted me $299 ea for the quickstruts. Looks like I'll be making my purchase through Rock Auto. I noticed I can save an additional 5% by using the discount codes "stickied" in the maintenance and repair forum. Additionally, I noticed today that Monroe is running a promotion offering a $40 rebate for the purchase of two QuickStruts. The rebate is eligible for Canada too. info here: www.monroe.com/promo/promotions.asp Zep: you may want to check into this!