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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:04 AM
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Unhappy Struts leaking

Just had my brakes pads replaced and was told my rear struts are leaking. Anyone have this problem yet?
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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How much mileage do you have???? Thats weird. I have had 20 year old Hondas who still have the factory shocks
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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What's the mileage on your car?
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:08 AM
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approx. 46,600
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Yep, I have an 06 awd and had both rear struts replaced at 53,000 miles. Cost was $900 at the Lexus dealership.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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^ is it lowered?

if so , by how much.....
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:15 AM
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Not lowered yet.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 10:17 AM
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make sure you replace it with properly damped shorter shocks since you are planning on dropping your car later, otherwise it just a waste of $$$
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Old May 29, 2010 | 11:50 AM
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just get coils now. save yourself the cost of new OEM parts and lowering springs.

I have OEM suspension if you want something used and cheap.
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Old May 29, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Lexus of Sacramento quoted me at $1,200 just for the rears alone.
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Old May 31, 2010 | 06:51 AM
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I got my right front and both rear struts re pllaced because they were leaking, my car is at 43k miles 06 awd.

I had mine done under warranty. Didn't pay for anything.
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