LexuZ786

Hey guys

I have 18s on my 02 es300. They are 18x8 35 offset with 225/45/18 bf Goodrich tires. Whenever I hit a bump, the rear tires rub a lot. Anyway to fix this? I heard spacers will fix my rubbing problem ? Or rolling my fenders ? Please helpppp I have made numerous posts here after tirelessly searching the forum , but have not received any help


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EEngineer

ur strut might be blown.

StuckInVA

+1 on that ^
I know I've got one blown in the rear because my rear right wheel well sits a lot lower. It's pretty common for this to happen to only one side, so just give it a measure with your fingers and it should give you a pretty good idea. If it's on both sides though you'll have to get a bit more in depth with your examination.

<--Your faces when I almost wish all mine were this way because it sits like it's lowered. Saving for a suspension update now though.

LexuZ786

how can i check if my strut is blown????



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Dawa

iTrader: (5)

heres a good site to use to compare old set ups vs new
http://www.rimsntires.com/specs.jsp

LexuZ786

Hey guys,

I got a quote from Toyota of Naperville for $705 for the rear struts. Parts and Labor

I also got a quote from my mechanic who I have been taking my car since I had it, and I got a quote for $300 but with Monroe struts. Anyone have experience with monroe struts?

He said he will call me about OEM strut pricing tomorrow.

Anyone know a good brand for struts that will keep my car smooth like oem?



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mdbrown

Be sure they are bad. Nothing wrong with Monroe, they may be a bit stiffer than OE. A bad strut shouldn't make a big difference in ride height as they only dampen motion, the coil spring is what determines ride height. Do a bounce test on the rear struts, put your knee on the back bumper and rock it up and down several times then step away... it should go up, down just a bit then stop level. If it bounces more than that it's bad.

LexuZ786

what if i got ordered quick struts, like the gabriels?

do the quick struts include the coil spring? I have been searching on the forums and a lot of people recommend changing the strut mounts while im replacing the strut. do the quick struts include the mounts?

sorry for all the questions. first time replacing the struts. im at 165k ( knock on wood ) lol


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mdbrown

Quickstruts include the coil spring (up front) and the upper bearing plates as well.