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New struts
I've been checking the net for new strut prices and the best I can find is $65 a pop for GR2's at thepartsbin.com, with free shipping, for my old FWD. The same price @ replacementshocks.com, with free shipping, too.
Anyone know of a better price, or have any experiences to relate with either of these sellers? I'd appreciate the input. Should I spring for the new boot kits @ $13 a wheel, too, or just use the old ones on new struts?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Anyone know of a better price, or have any experiences to relate with either of these sellers? I'd appreciate the input. Should I spring for the new boot kits @ $13 a wheel, too, or just use the old ones on new struts?
Thanks in advance for your input.
Don
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
Check this auction
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2 ... enameZWDVW
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-GR-2 ... enameZWDVW
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Thanks for replying, but those struts are for AWD's and later models than my old wagon. I must have asked a really stupid question to have so few replies--sorry. I was just hoping to tap into the knowledge base here that has been so helpful before when I needed some advice.
Don
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
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those are prob as cheap as youll find them. Sounds about right.
or you could always convert to AWD
or you could always convert to AWD
93 White Legacy Turbo Wagon: For Sale-ish
93 White Turbo Sedan: soon with a little more umf
91, funky brown purple gray color, legacy L Wagon: the "its so cheap i cant not pass it up" purchase to get me around when the others are down
93 White Turbo Sedan: soon with a little more umf
91, funky brown purple gray color, legacy L Wagon: the "its so cheap i cant not pass it up" purchase to get me around when the others are down
Do the fight. Ask seller if he can get you the FWD version. I do it all the time with good results. BTW you will lose some ride quality with them.Legacypusher wrote:Thanks for replying, but those struts are for AWD's and later models than my old wagon. I must have asked a really stupid question to have so few replies--sorry. I was just hoping to tap into the knowledge base here that has been so helpful before when I needed some advice.
did you check www.ajusa.com
they also have free shipping, got my 94 touring gr2 for about 70 each, shipped, brand new and fast service. they also have the cheapest prices for K&N filters.
they also have free shipping, got my 94 touring gr2 for about 70 each, shipped, brand new and fast service. they also have the cheapest prices for K&N filters.
91 Legacy Sport Sedan 4eat
91crx si 165k
91 Civic RT4WD manual trans 168k
91crx Si 40.5k
85 BRAT Gl 140
97 SVX 74k
91crx si 165k
91 Civic RT4WD manual trans 168k
91crx Si 40.5k
85 BRAT Gl 140
97 SVX 74k
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I contacted the seller on ebay and he promised to get back to me with a price and I never heard from him again. I ordered the GR-2's from replacementshocks.com and they were here in just a few days. Great service at a good price; I'd recommend them. Now all I have to do is summon the mo to install them in this heat. It's hitting 93 or so everyday here with humidity to match. August in S. GA sucks.
Don
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
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I called a local tire shop, whose owner I know, and he quoted 6.6 hrs labor to install the four struts. Thanks to this bbs, I told him that you guys had told me that the job could be done in about 4 hrs. by owners in their own garages. He said that he would install the struts for 4 hrs. labor, and toss in an professional four wheel alignment at that price. $240 total. I went for it, and I can't believe how much better the old gal drives, and I send thanks to all of you folks who make this such a great forum.
Don
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
'90 L wagon, fwd, 5MT, 156K, purchased new 11/89, and running like a top. What a great car this continues to be.
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GR2's are good for everyday driving. They're not so stiff that your teeth fall out.
That's what the WRX springs are for
That's what the WRX springs are for
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