alfadoctor

I have a clunk sound coming out of the LF strut. I suspect it is a bad strut with 210,000 on it. Rather than just do fronts and later the rears, I am going to do all 4 at once and be done with it. I noticed an oil spot on the RR shock.
What are your recommendations and how do they compare to stock?
I will have a local shop install the fronts and do a re-alignment.

justnspace

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Go OEM.

projektvertx

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You have OEM or KYB. +1, My vote is OEM.

teh CL

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/thread.

phishfood

OEM

First one lasted 200k why change

horseshoez

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Another thing you might want to check is the swaybar end links.

alfadoctor

Thank you all for the comments.

There isn't like a dozen options out there as it really comes down to 3...OEM, KYB and Gabriel.

I can get KYB at a great price and I have had them on a couple of other cars. As to the front end noise, Of course, as we know new struts means new upper strut bearings and covers.

I will check the end links, great suggestion. I am wondering if it a lower ball joint as my 97 RL had that issue around the same mileage.

justnspace

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the thing is; aftermarket doesnt nearly put as much R&D into their products as OEM.
if you're fine with going for less initial cost up front, then head to the aftermarket, like KYB

HDNBenjamin

definitely OEM if you plan on driving it for another 100k. will you replace the rears too?

davenga6535

how much should I pay a dealer to replace struts and shocks on 2007 acura rl

projektvertx

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When I bought OEM struts it was a 700$ bill using online Acura vendors that offered significant discounts over actual dealer sticker price. It honestly wouldn't surprise me to hear 2000$ including parts and labor at an Acura dealer.

deepdezal

has anyone heard for 'SACHS' struts? rockauto has then, but they are out of stock.

deepdezal

projektvertx

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Sounds like they "sach" too much. Pardon the attempt at the pun

pcloadletter

ZF Sachs is the OEM supplier for the RLX struts.