Strut replacement
07-26-2005, 11:06 PM
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Strut replacement
Turns out the clunking from my front passenger tire is a strut that went bad. Have one on order, but the dealer didn't recommend replacing the other side. Strikes me as odd and I even asked, but htey said no need. Why would one strut go bad and not the other? Is the other one probably a few thousand miles away from joining the other team and fighting against me?!
I'm going to try "good will" warranty replacement, as I'm only about a year out of waranty and just at 50K miles. My argument is that this same dealer looked over the car a week before it went out warranty and deemed it "good to go." 100% replacement coverage would be great, but I'd be happy with anything and I honestly think I have a shot. If I get enough compensation, I wonder if I funnel it into the other strut?!
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I'm going to try "good will" warranty replacement, as I'm only about a year out of waranty and just at 50K miles. My argument is that this same dealer looked over the car a week before it went out warranty and deemed it "good to go." 100% replacement coverage would be great, but I'd be happy with anything and I honestly think I have a shot. If I get enough compensation, I wonder if I funnel it into the other strut?!
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07-27-2005, 08:55 AM
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Might be time to just get a set of lowering springs and koni yellows 
I'm still stock, but when I need the stock stuff replaced, I'm definitely going to go with an "upgrade".
I'm still stock, but when I need the stock stuff replaced, I'm definitely going to go with an "upgrade".
07-27-2005, 10:14 AM
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Never replace one strut! Balance the set. OK to do fronts or rears, but you're talking about the wheels that steer the car.
Good luck with the good will; my success with that has been zero, and I have a really good dealership.
They have given me parts at cost, though.
Good luck with the good will; my success with that has been zero, and I have a really good dealership.
They have given me parts at cost, though.
07-27-2005, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by spdy0001
If you have to pay for the replacement you should up grade to something better than stock. Would probably be cheaper too
When I need to do replacements, it'll probably be the H&R's and Koni Yellows... Might as well lower it too while they're in there. Labor costs would be the same anyways.
08-20-2005, 05:52 PM
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Two OEM front struts installed and problem resolved. Now I don't have to go so slow over small bumps and avoid certain road imperfections! Back to an overall nice ride. Never know how bad it is until it's fixed!
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