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OEM Strut Mounting - what all parts?

Old 11-22-12, 08:20 AM
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Question OEM Strut Mounting - what all parts?

01 RX300 @ 122K; rattle at least from rear struts, assume the mounting plates. Ride is a little "rolly" and not like a new RX and since I plan to drive the wheels off this vehicle I am planning on doing struts all around.
Amazon - KYB GR-2 struts for ~$93 (free shipping) best I found (kinda suprised here).

Forum recommendation is to use OEM Mounts - QUESTION:
- What parts and components should I replace if putting in mounts all around; do ALL of these parts need to be replaced while I'm in there for $510 + ~400(struts) = $910 total cost?
Thanks - any parts I don't need will reduce cost!
HAPPY THANKSGIVING.

FROM: Parts.COM (close to Sewell prices, may end up ordering thru Sewell)
rear suspension, suspension components, support 4WD Right $98.21
rear suspension, suspension components, support 4WD Left $99.60
rear suspension, suspension components, bumper 4WD Left $9.73
rear suspension, suspension components, bumper 4WD Right $9.73
front suspension, suspension components, bumper Left $10.29
front suspension, suspension components, bumper Right $10.29
front suspension, suspension components, dust cover Left $19.88
front suspension, suspension components, dust cover Right $19.88
front suspension, suspension components, upper seat Left $27.36
front suspension, suspension components, upper seat Right $27.36
front suspension, suspension components, mount plate $50.46
front suspension, suspension components, support Right $63.63
front suspension, suspension components, support Left $63.63
Total: $510.05


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I know a lot less than most of the members on this board, but I would be inclined to replace any rubber part -- I know it really adds to the cost, though. So far, my daughters shocks/struts are okay, but the rubber bellows part has split on two of them. I wish I could find a two-piece one to replace the rubber thing without removing the strut.

Good luck, and be careful!
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Eventually you will need to replace the sway bar end links.
Old 11-26-12, 09:36 AM
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Originally Posted by JAB
Eventually you will need to replace the sway bar end links.
If you do, buy Deeza's. Very high quality and very low price. Tough combo to beat.
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