I have a 2001 Accord Sedan EX with the V6, automatic.
I need new struts - not surprising as I recently moved to NYC and the roads are murder. Previously I just had my mechanic do this but a friend told me about all in 1 struts, that do not require special tools to install.
I found this website - from some company called unity
Completestruts.com is your complete guide to factory direct prices on complete strut assemblies.

I have jacks have have taken off wheels before, done brakes, oil changes, etc. This appears easy enough but I am very nervous of this company and the product. If anyone has experience please let me know before I buy and make a mistake.

Thanks

 

I don't know about this company. Try to find reviews, etc by searching the web.

You might want to look at the OEM Honda parts at sites like majestic honda, hondapartsnow.com, etc...

Honda does sell the struts as an assembly. You will have to compare the price of the OEM Honda parts vs the ones in the site you posted.

 

My experience is that original struts are very reliable. Many times posters have noise they attribute to struts which turns out to be horizontal stabilizer bar bushings,.. an easy fix.

For reference, I have a 94 EX w/ original struts. Ride is not perfect, but far from a necessity of replacing struts.

Why are your symptoms?

Are you looking for OEM ride or performance ride? Is cost an issue?

regards

 

Cost is an issue - as I would like to get them as done as cheap as possible and a mechanic doing them is no bargain.

Why I think I need them
1. It has been about 50,000 miles since last done'
2. The ride is going (not as tight, just doesnt feel as good
3. drive a lot in the northeast and the roads are brutal
4. bounce test is more than a couple of times

the wheel is not going to fall off but was intrigued bya do-it-yourself low cost option

 

Jack up each front wheel securely and examine the bushings that connect the horizontal stablizer bar to the wheel knuckle. They won't last more that 75K miles at outside, in my experience, and I drive pretty good roads.

It takes about an hour to replace bushings on both wheels.

1) Suspend front end on jack stands
2) loosen stablizer bar guide bushings (don't remove)
3) Remove both stablizer bar end bushings and not the "stack arrangements"
4) install new bushings on both ends loosely before tightening either side. This provides maximum working room to get the last bushings installed and retaining nut started.
5) Tighten end bushing retaining nuts on both sides, and tighten guide bushing bolts

good luck

 

i used the same company completestruts.com its' the same **** as monroe's economy line. no problems with them. had them on the car for about two months now. well, technically they did make a little noise before they got broken in, but after a week they were quiet. just remember to get an alignment after you put in new struts1!

 

oh yeah plus i have a four cylinder and completestruts.com uses the same spring for the four as they do for the six! or unity does or whatever.very nice!

 

Thanks for your input along with my 2 mods.this should help out the 1st poster a good bit..

WheelBrokerAng

 

Good feedback - feel better making purchase. will let everyone know how it goes

 

I bought some like that from someone on Amazon, but they came with a lifetime warranty, as compared to the 1 year, these guys offer.