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Topic subjectHow much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
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6403, How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by EvuLFleA, Feb-03-02 05:13 PM
If you have any idea what I am talking about....

Well instead of using a spring compressor to change the lid and screws and stuff I figured why not just buy another set and than I can change my spring/strut combo a lot easier.
6404, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by Logic3, Feb-03-02 05:44 PM
I know what you are talking about but I really doubt it would be worth it. I have no clue how much it runs but you would probably have to get the parts from Satan.

Besides compressing the springs only takes a second and the bolts come off of the strut assembly fairly easily.
6405, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by eclipse804, Feb-03-02 05:59 PM
I don't think those parts are cheap, and it's not all that hard to use a spring compressor to loosen (takes only e 5 minutes). If you wanted a strictly swap in swap out deal, you'd have to buy all those little parts, the rubber cone thing, the bumpstops, the plate (I think that is pretty expensive because the ground control upper shock mount is like 60 bucks I think). You can rent a spring compressor for free from autozone, or just shoot it towards a trash can as you loosen it. If you have two people, you could do it relatively easily without a spring compressor.
6406, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by EvuLFleA, Feb-04-02 12:14 AM
>You can rent a spring compressor for free from autozone


LOL, you guys are funny. Autozone, come on you know we don't have one of those way up in the boonies.

I was hoping under $50 I would just buy them, if not, fug it.
6407, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by Amish_Eclipse, Feb-04-02 01:00 PM
i'm not to sure but i think the part your talkin abotu is the strut mount. if so they're 10 bills from tirerack.com. made by kyb
6408, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by fasterGS, Feb-04-02 01:56 PM
I dont think you even need a spring compressor. Ive heard (havent done it myself) that when you loosen the nut on top the spring mearly hops out, just dont point it at your mug or anything. I mean springs are heavy right?? It isnt going to go too far
6409, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by EvuLFleA, Feb-04-02 02:22 PM
Yeah I have been through 5 sets of suspensions so I know about it, but Im sick of running over to my old work place to compress. Would rather pull out, and put new one in instead of having to swap tops and shit.
6410, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by damasta, Feb-04-02 03:13 PM
I did my front and rear spring without a spring compressor. Was a bitch trying to compress the spring myself when it was time to put the top cap thing on again, but it worked.

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6411, RE: How much are the upper strut assemly parts...?
Posted by vegasdsmr, Feb-04-02 07:10 PM
flea- i have bought the upper strut mount for the front dr. side from satan, and it was 16bux and change. dunno bout the other parts(rubber bushings, washer, etc..).

when evan2 gets my package, he can tell ya the exact part # (its on the box) from mitsu.

tia