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·What year?
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·A couple of days ago, I was browsing www.kragen.com or www.autozone.com (can't remember which), but I saw a strut kit from monroe. Also www.fordpartsnetwork.com (fpn) should ahve them there as well.
Depending on struts, the cost of those can vary a lot. For the cost of the oem ones from fpn you can probably get the kyb's since the price difference is less than $10 per strut if you wish to go that route. If not, you can get some monroe/gabriels for a lot less.
Depending on struts, the cost of those can vary a lot. For the cost of the oem ones from fpn you can probably get the kyb's since the price difference is less than $10 per strut if you wish to go that route. If not, you can get some monroe/gabriels for a lot less.
I would also suggest looking on eBay for struts. While i didn't get my mounts replaced(my passenger rear one is bad as I have found out after the fact), I got 4 new Gabriel struts(with their VST technology) for $165 shipped. I found a place that gave me an awesome deal on installation labour and the whole job cost me just under $335.
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Mechanic quoted me $60 in labor for each side on the front. With struts, mounts and bearings, about $230-$250 would be a really good deal. You can get front struts on ebay pretty cheaply; I remember a surplus store posting auctions for front monroe sensatraks for a starting price of $24.95. I ended up getting a pair for $30 ($50 total with shipping) from them.
Doing this yourself shouldn't be that hard either; the only special tool you would need is a spring compressor and some auto stores lets you rent them for a nominal fee. Just get a couple of friends and a case of beer (beer after the job of course) and you can make a day out of it.
Doing this yourself shouldn't be that hard either; the only special tool you would need is a spring compressor and some auto stores lets you rent them for a nominal fee. Just get a couple of friends and a case of beer (beer after the job of course) and you can make a day out of it.
well the problem DIY, is those damm NUTS there in the suspension... some are just so tight esp in an older car..
and besides spring compressor (the Right one!), i'll need good jack stands, torque wrench, a well equipped tool box, caliper related stuff... and a few mechanically inclined friends..
and besides spring compressor (the Right one!), i'll need good jack stands, torque wrench, a well equipped tool box, caliper related stuff... and a few mechanically inclined friends..
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