Suspension, brakes, and hubs question.
11-08-2014, 10:44 AM
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You might also want to check the rear bushing on the lower control arms regarding the issues while braking - when the bushings wear out, the lower control arm can oscillate back and forth, and feel much like brake jutter.
Another option for the front struts is to go for a set of Monroe Quick struts which makes the front struts a simple replacement - and can be done with just a few tools in the driveway. Although KYB's are awesome from what others have said.
Another option for the front struts is to go for a set of Monroe Quick struts which makes the front struts a simple replacement - and can be done with just a few tools in the driveway. Although KYB's are awesome from what others have said.
11-08-2014, 12:07 PM
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Thank you, to everyone. I don't want to go Monroe I would like to stay kyb, I just want to make sure if everything I'm ordering is a go, so I can buy it today? And thank you I will check all that as I install the new parts. :) please let me know if the previous pictures of my order is something I should buy right now?
11-08-2014, 03:09 PM
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You will need to buy/rent/borrow a spring compressor tool and some cahones (sp?) to operate it if you never have before. It can be lethal.
11-08-2014, 03:54 PM
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Yes, thank you I understand the extreme danger with struts, thanks to a story my automotive teacher told me.
But, I would like conformation that I am purchasing the correct items so I can place the order. Do I have everything, am I missing something? Or do I have too much? Please let me know I would like to order the parts today.
But, I would like conformation that I am purchasing the correct items so I can place the order. Do I have everything, am I missing something? Or do I have too much? Please let me know I would like to order the parts today.
11-08-2014, 04:10 PM
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Are the bumpers included? The part that sits on the shaft between the top of the absorber and the mount. It is needed.
11-08-2014, 04:15 PM
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Yes, is it like a thick doughnut washer thing called the bearing?
11-08-2014, 04:23 PM
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this thing?
11-08-2014, 04:25 PM
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No. Looks sort of like a "marital aid".
11-08-2014, 04:35 PM
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Just took the car for a test drive over some bumps going slowly with the windows down so I could hear noises.
You can hear each shock make a shock depressing air type sound and upon further inspection most of the shocks are leaking or spraying rather, its just the front left one that is noticeable because its really leaking where it connects to the tire.
so its good i'm changing all of them.
also the springs sound quiet and look good to me, i'm not a professional, but i think they are fine. there is a slight er eh noise coming from the back of the car only, so I assume its a bushing or something or maybe even where the shocks attach which would be fixed with the replacements.
You can hear each shock make a shock depressing air type sound and upon further inspection most of the shocks are leaking or spraying rather, its just the front left one that is noticeable because its really leaking where it connects to the tire.
so its good i'm changing all of them.
also the springs sound quiet and look good to me, i'm not a professional, but i think they are fine. there is a slight er eh noise coming from the back of the car only, so I assume its a bushing or something or maybe even where the shocks attach which would be fixed with the replacements.
11-08-2014, 04:42 PM
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ohh, i found it this is a customer image that he said in his review comes with a bumper.
