What would you do? (struts)
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From: "Upland" Mesa, Arizona
I got the call from the tire shop (figured something would happen)
My front left strut is leaking and needs replaced. Quoted me at $500.
I don't know much about them. Been searching chevyhhr past 20 minutes. I know that I need the compression to do the job. It is nothing something to toy with.
With that, Would you search for struts online and purchase then take to a shop
Or try and accomplish yourself? (what i'm leaning towards)
I have a friend with a lift and I believe knowledge in the field of struts. If i have no friends able or willing then I will most likely try and figure WHICH struts to purchase and then take to the shop.
Preference on struts? (quick struts) ?
woo. stuff.
My front left strut is leaking and needs replaced. Quoted me at $500.
I don't know much about them. Been searching chevyhhr past 20 minutes. I know that I need the compression to do the job. It is nothing something to toy with.
With that, Would you search for struts online and purchase then take to a shop
Or try and accomplish yourself? (what i'm leaning towards)
I have a friend with a lift and I believe knowledge in the field of struts. If i have no friends able or willing then I will most likely try and figure WHICH struts to purchase and then take to the shop.
Preference on struts? (quick struts) ?
woo. stuff.
Just my opinion, but if this is a tire shop, I'll assume they are independent of GM, and they are over quoting for a one side change.
I second the opinion on Q Struts. There is no guarantee you'll get the correct strut when you purchase. Then you need to re-do the repair to resolve the issue, when you have a problem. KYB would be my choice for an OEM equal performance shock. But do both sides at the same time.
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Quick Struts can be had for $194 a pair (GM branded), that's what I paid on Ebay. Not much more that the Monroe struts (only) that I used the last time. As long as you fear compressing springs, you should be OK doing it yourself. For QS you only need a torque wrench and jack stands, very easy job!
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