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mamtsberg 06-01-2007 04:48 PM

Replacing front struts, springs too?
 
I was told I needed new front struts, after 154K, duh? Looking for some advice or opinion here:

1 - any thoughts on new struts, not looking for a high performance racing break my wallet, just a normal strut, maybe a slight upgrade from the stock struts. I commute 110 miles/day and it's mainly highway.

2 - should I replace the springs too?

3 - if replacing the springs, refer to question 1, nothing flashy, economical and durable.

My "ride" - 2001 Accord EX, 5 spd, 154,000 miles, new shifter knob (yup did it myself and didn't curse once, lol), novice car guy here LOL

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JimBlake 06-02-2007 09:18 AM

RE: Replacing front struts, springs too?
 
2 - Look carefully at the springs. Serious rusting, or developing cracks? If not, don't bother replacing them. The spring is all right there - there's no internal parts, so you can LOOK at them.

I would expect that a 2001 car would have no problem with it's springs.


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