Rear Struts

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cptnsolo77
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Rear Struts

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Rear struts are SHOT and its time to replace. 280K and they are dead :lol: Unfortunately I cannot find a complete set of KYBs so I have to purchase the struts individually and swap the springs and hardware. Is it ok to reuse the strut mount, insulator pad bump stop, and dust shield ?
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
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SeattleJeremy
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Re: Rear Struts

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The rear struts are the only thing you need. The rear strut mount bearing doesn't move very much to start with (unlike the front) and the bump stop and dust shield (as long as they are intact) are fine to keep.
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cptnsolo77
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Re: Rear Struts

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Thank you ! 8-) I didnt think it would be a big deal, but at 279K....im trying to keep the costs at a minimum.
* 2003 Vibe Auto Satellite Silver w / Moons & Tunes
* Kenwood Excelon KDC-X597
* Polk DB651-Speakers
* Soundproofcow Roadblock R sound deadening in all doors
* Drop In K & N Filter
* NGK Iridium IX Plugs
* 27 MPG City/Highway with AC on
zbyers
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Re: Rear Struts

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SeattleJeremy wrote: Mon Oct 11, 2021 11:56 am The rear struts are the only thing you need. The rear strut mount bearing doesn't move very much to start with (unlike the front) and the bump stop and dust shield (as long as they are intact) are fine to keep.
agreed.
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