Shock and Strut Replacement -- Cheap, OEM, or Upgrade?

158 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2009 at 7:41 AM

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What is this discussion about? Performance Mods, Suspension

This forum is to discuss shock/strut problems and how to best deal with what is becoming a rather expensive replacement item on cars approaching 60K-80K miles. Are products sold by chain stores just too cheesy to give decent performance? Is it worth upgrading shocks and struts if you are a more or less docile driver? Is OEM a rip-off for what you get?

Let's hear your ideas and experiences.

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#6 of 158 I didn't realize.... by bottgers Nov 22, 2005 (5:17 am)
....there was that much involved with strut replacement, but I still can't see it taking an hour for each front, and an hour and a half to do each rear. At any rate, I really didn't start this discussion to talk about every technical aspect of replacing struts, I'm actually hoping to have people post the places they've found that have the lowest prices for having this done.
#7 of 158 Anyone? by bottgers Nov 24, 2005 (6:44 am)
Am I to believe no one has had their shocks/struts replaced before? Replies to this message: guiermo (Dec 17, 2008 7:31 pm)
#8 of 158 What's it gonna take.... by bottgers Nov 25, 2005 (5:11 pm)
...to generate some interest in this topic?
#9 of 158 one idea by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 25, 2005 (6:14 pm)
I think most people like forums that are marque-specific when it comes to discussing repairs unless they are really big ticket/complex components like transmissions. We might try changing the title of the forum, like the one on Brakes...if you'd like.... Shifty the Host
#10 of 158 Sure.... by bottgers Nov 25, 2005 (8:11 pm)
....I'm open to suggestions. Any ideas for a new title? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Nov 26, 2005 8:37 am)
#11 of 158 Re: Sure.... [bottgers] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Nov 26, 2005 (8:37 am)
Replying to: bottgers (Nov 25, 2005 8:11 pm) Um....what about this? Shock and Strut Replacement: Cheap, OEM, or Upgrade?
#12 of 158 Sounds good to me.... by bottgers Nov 27, 2005 (8:58 am)
....make it happen. Thanks.
#13 of 158 Cost ideas? by roseb Dec 01, 2005 (3:00 pm)
Hello, I recently took my 1993 Volvo 850, into my regular (and to my knowledge trustworthy) shop for an oil change and inspection. I was told that I need strut mount, struts, and rear shocks replaced. Their extimated cost for this was $1,500. Does anyone know if this is within the normal cost range? I'm planning on calling another mechanic and asking for a second estimate, just to make sure. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Dec 02, 2005 9:34 am) 431dan (Mar 09, 2006 2:04 pm)
#14 of 158 Re: Cost ideas? [roseb] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Dec 02, 2005 (9:34 am)
Replying to: roseb (Dec 01, 2005 3:00 pm) How many miles on this car?
#15 of 158 Strut Info - 93 Grand Am by mike120 Jan 04, 2006 (7:38 am)
I have a 93 Grand Am with 120k, Looking to get a couple of more months of daily highway driving ( apx 4k) before I purchase something newer. Local shop told me front struts need to be replaced but "SHOULD" get me the next few months without breaking. Any advice, I obviously want to be safe, feel a bit of a scare tactic from the shop, but don't want to spend $600 for a car that is worth $1,500. THANKS