Shocks and struts replacement?
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Shocks and struts replacement?
Keep hearing this clunking in the rear end when going over bumps, was told by the dealer that I needed rear suspension replaced. Saw this and figured I would do it myself, what about Springs, don't I need Springs? If so anyone know what the factory Springs are?
also how difficult of a job is this? I've replaced water pumps alternators brakes and a few other nick-nacks, but nothing major.
https://www.amazon.com/KYB-FRONT-REAR-shocks-struts/dp/B002T08SWQ
also how difficult of a job is this? I've replaced water pumps alternators brakes and a few other nick-nacks, but nothing major.
https://www.amazon.com/KYB-FRONT-REAR-shocks-struts/dp/B002T08SWQ
Its fine to reuse the old springs! You will need to rent a spring compressor from your local parts store. I would also replace and check the suspension bushings, grab a pry bar and press against the bushings. I would also replace the front lower control arm big bushing, its cheap and will help tighten the steering.
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From: Az
Its fine to reuse the old springs! You will need to rent a spring compressor from your local parts store. I would also replace and check the suspension bushings, grab a pry bar and press against the bushings. I would also replace the front lower control arm big bushing, its cheap and will help tighten the steering.
thanks for the info! So the control arm bushing and the suspension bushing are worth doing while I'm down there huh thanks
I would test the rest of the bushings with a pry bar and see if theres any cracks in the rubber.
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