Front strut gone...

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:18 pm

It blew last night on the way home but Ididn't realize it until late last night when I let the dogs out and the front eld was leaning to the drivers side. Still driveable for my 2 minute commute each way for work but not much more than that. I'll have to pick up a set of replacement KYB GR2's, ASAP!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Mon Mar 24, 2008 8:32 pm

Go for the Tokicos. If the car is leaning, you may have a broken spring or other problem. My left front strut was totally gone for about a month and it never leaned a bit.

NUBlackshirts · Post by **NUBlackshirts** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:59 am

I have seen plenty of blown struts, but none have caused the car to lean. Not saying it couldn't happen, but would be a bit unusual if that was the cause.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:26 am

Tokico's will not work on the AWD, well maybe the fronts. My only option is the KYB GR2's for all 4, which is fine since I am only dropped 1". I had been wanting to replace them all soon anyway. A little sooner than I wanted though.Hmmm...strange that others who have had blownstruts did not lean. I guess it would make sense that it should not since the spring is what is supporting the weight. I had it confirmed this afternoon at the dealer who gave me an estimate to replace it. I laughed, turned and left.

kevera · Post by **kevera** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:30 am

Are your top mounts still in good shape,on the front.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:12 am

Top mounts as in the engine bay are still good.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 8:50 pm

Just for fun, what was the dealer estimate, $1,100.00ish?

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:13 pm

$950 for both fronts. Yay, Fun!

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:20 pm

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»$950 for both fronts. Yay, Fun!Cool, I did all four for $267.00.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 1:58 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»$950 for both fronts. Yay, Fun!hey brianso were you right? dead strut?

keithvibe · Post by **keithvibe** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 7:38 am

Quote, originally posted by BlueCrush Â»It blew last night on the way home but Ididn't realize it until late last night when I let the dogs out and the front eld was leaning to the drivers side. Still driveable for my 2 minute commute each way for work but not much more than that. I'll have to pick up a set of replacement KYB GR2's, ASAP!Perfect time to upgrade your OEM cut springs to some nice lowering springs.. HAHAHA JK...

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Wed Mar 26, 2008 12:17 pm

Quote, originally posted by ramenboy... Â»hey brianso were you right? dead strut?Yup. Good guess.Quote, originally posted by keithvibe Â»Perfect time to upgrade your OEM cut springs to some nice lowering springs.. HAHAHA JK... Stop teasing!

vibe Freak · Post by **vibe Freak** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:56 am

Brian, when I replaced mine I went throw http://www.neverenoughauto.com. They have some great deals. Its not that bad of a job just get a good spring compress and some air tool will also help. Good luck. My car never did the gangster lean ether.

BlueCrush · Post by **BlueCrush** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 12:10 pm

I ordered my replacements. I have switched out my springs 3 times before so I have removing the struts and shocks down to an art.

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