Struts dead.. time for coilovers
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Struts dead.. time for coilovers
My front right strut has been making some noise since about two months after I lowered the car. I got tired of the noise and took it to get it checked out to make sure it was the strut. The mechanic told me I need to replace the strut, tower and bearing on the front right side. I got quoted for 600 for that and labor. Seems a little ridiculous and I'm most likely gonna go with some coilovers. Would the new set fix the noise? I doubt the bearing is making much noise. And how crucial is it to change the bearing?
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My front right strut has been making some noise since about two months after I lowered the car. I got tired of the noise and took it to get it checked out to make sure it was the strut. The mechanic told me I need to replace the strut, tower and bearing on the front right side. I got quoted for 600 for that and labor. Seems a little ridiculous and I'm most likely gonna go with some coilovers. Would the new set fix the noise? I doubt the bearing is making much noise. And how crucial is it to change the bearing?
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They didn't all fail. The mechanic sounds like an idiot.
No oil leaking, no 'jouncy ride' = strut is fine. Noise (clunking) can be end links loose or, less likely, is the strut bearing.
First thing to do is check the torque on the top nut on the strut and shake the end link!
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A better question is 'which ONE is bad'?
They didn't all fail. The mechanic sounds like an idiot.
No oil leaking, no 'jouncy ride' = strut is fine. Noise (clunking) can be end links loose or, less likely, is the strut bearing.
First thing to do is check the torque on the top nut on the strut and shake the end link!
They didn't all fail. The mechanic sounds like an idiot.
No oil leaking, no 'jouncy ride' = strut is fine. Noise (clunking) can be end links loose or, less likely, is the strut bearing.
First thing to do is check the torque on the top nut on the strut and shake the end link!
Thanks for the help by the way, don't know much about suspensions
I just took a video of the noise that I'm gonna try to put up now
EDIT: here is the video
Last edited by Jcusco407; Jul 25, 2012 at 10:05 AM.
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you don't need impact tools to tighten the top nuts on your struts. In fact, impact wrenches will more than likely over tighten them. A torque wrench is what you should use when you tighten those nuts.
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Unless you are high mileage on the struts (due anyway (or soon) ) i would not change them yet - should still be good.
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They won't replace anything under warranty since I was lowered when I took the car in... my dealership is not very mod friendly..
My question is, will getting a set of coil overs replace these parts that are causing problems? I don't really see a point in buying a new strut for one corner of the car if the others are worn down and could need repair soon. Especially since I am lowered, the stock struts have a more limited life anyway.
My question is, will getting a set of coil overs replace these parts that are causing problems? I don't really see a point in buying a new strut for one corner of the car if the others are worn down and could need repair soon. Especially since I am lowered, the stock struts have a more limited life anyway.
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They won't replace anything under warranty since I was lowered when I took the car in... my dealership is not very mod friendly..
No, they should cover something like this - you really did change the stresses on the strut/suspension by lowering and it was performed by a non- mechanic.
My question is, will getting a set of coil overs replace these parts that are causing problems?
You already have lowering springs - just replace the struts if needed. Do all four at the same time. Then get an alignment. And you still need new strut bearings.
I don't really see a point in buying a new strut for one corner of the car if the others are worn down and could need repair soon. Especially since I am lowered, the stock struts have a more limited life anyway.
No, they should cover something like this - you really did change the stresses on the strut/suspension by lowering and it was performed by a non- mechanic.
My question is, will getting a set of coil overs replace these parts that are causing problems?
You already have lowering springs - just replace the struts if needed. Do all four at the same time. Then get an alignment. And you still need new strut bearings.
I don't really see a point in buying a new strut for one corner of the car if the others are worn down and could need repair soon. Especially since I am lowered, the stock struts have a more limited life anyway.
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I have been lowered on RRM springs for like 3 years now, I think, and I have had to replace 1 strut due to piston seal rupture/leaking. I'm sure the rest are not as efficient as they once were, but they are still holding up.
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3 years sounds like a decent amount of time. How do you tell when your strut needs to be replaced, and is it something that needs to repaired ASAP?
As well, does anyone with Eibach Sportlines have an approximate strut lifespan after install?
As well, does anyone with Eibach Sportlines have an approximate strut lifespan after install?