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New struts
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 10:17 pm
by Legacypusher
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.
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2006 10:26 am
by islander
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 6:18 am
by Legacypusher
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.
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 7:16 am
by gt2.5turbo
those are prob as cheap as youll find them. Sounds about right.
or you could always convert to AWD
Posted: Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:13 pm
by islander
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.
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.
Posted: Thu Jul 06, 2006 11:43 pm
by Bheinen74
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.
new struts
Posted: Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:27 am
by Legacypusher
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.
new struts
Posted: Wed Aug 09, 2006 5:03 am
by Legacypusher
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.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 4:16 am
by asc_up
how did the gr-2s help your driving?
is it stiffer?
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 11:37 am
by islander
asc_up wrote:how did the gr-2s help your driving?
is it stiffer?
Yes they are stiffer. Less body roll, less body flex and ride a couple of clicks to the harsh side.
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 2:51 pm
by asc_up
hmmm...
so would you recommend them for everyday driving?
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2006 10:35 pm
by entirelyturbo
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
Posted: Thu Oct 12, 2006 12:16 am
by islander
asc_up wrote:hmmm...
so would you recommend them for everyday driving?
They are all right for everyday driving but if I had to change them
again it would be back to stock or something adjustable.