GummiBeer

Hey guys, can anyone tell me where i can pick up a set of rear struts for my 97RL? I tried places like napa and there lines are on back order and i tried online and can't seem to find anything. Any help would be great.

thanks

Jimmay

try rockauto.com also if you order from there google for promo codes and youll save 5% off your order. I use the alot. The parts ship fast.

97_RLer

If you are considering to buy strut because of sagging and bumpy ride, you are wrong. You need to replace a set of rear springs.

GummiBeer

This car needs both springs and struts, but my local dealer charges 15% over list for there parts. I can contact another dealer and get them much cheaper, but would reather put a lifetime warranty after market on it

Rower4VT

Gummi, an alternate idea is to get some used '02-'04 struts and springs. They'll be much cheaper than getting new ones from the dealer. They'll be easier to install as they'll still have the springs installed on the struts. The ride will be much better as it's the stiffer '02-'04 struts/springs, and the bushings, seats, dampers, are all 5-7 years newer than the ones on your '97 so they'll be in much better shape.

I have a '97 and just got some used '03 struts/springs in great condition cheap. Installing soon.

SeamusNH

15% over list! Check www.acuraoemparts.com for the list price. They sell the parts under list. You could buy the parts there and find a local independent Honda certified tech to install the parts.

GummiBeer

I have no problem with the install, after 15 years in the trade, i hope i can handle it...lol. I'm just trying to avoid the dealer, but delray or the other oem online dealer its going to be...is there a stiffer spring to upgrade to?, too help stop the sag?

Jimmay

Rower4VT, where do you find these late model rl parts? Im looking to upgrade the rear struts, springs and sway bars on my 96 with ones from a 03 or 04. If anyone else has suggestions please let me know...and sorry to the OP if this is jacking your thread.

GummiBeer

Thats ok, something i would like to know also...lol

Rower4VT

Check out www.car-part.com I searched for a strut for a 2002-2004, then called the nearest junkyard that had it. They will generally cut you a good deal if you're getting multiple parts from the same donor car; e.g., if you get a sway bar and struts, or all 4 struts/springs, etc. It's also easier on them if they're selling you the strut and spring together and don't have to separate them.

My '03 struts/springs/swaybars, new end links and new front upper arm bushings have been sitting in my garage for near a month now. Still trying to find an afternoon to do the install.

GummiBeer

Has Eibach ever made a set of springs for the RL?, I was on a website stateing that the 3.3 cl, 3.2 tl and the 3.5 rl all have the same spring kit, but when i go to the eibach site theres nothing on the rl...Any insite?

Jimmay

I know you can use springs off of a Legend, but you need the fork off a legend to make it work properly. If you do a google search it will bring up posts from other forums about this.

MaxPowerIntegra

i have my oem set from my 2004 rl practically brand new. with struts and springs. 200+shipping and they are yours.

Rower4VT

That's about what I paid, which I think is a great deal for low mileage struts/springs. Someone needs to snag these!

GummiBeer

MaxPowerIntegra...you got mail