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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 05:33 AM
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New struts and springs?

Does anyone sell the assembled struts, boots, springs,plates, etc as a complete bolt on package? And I don't mean lowering kits, last thing I need is to lower the MINI, its about as low as it can get already. I would rather have a whole brand new OEM set, or at least OEM ride height set, but I don't think they sell it that way. The reason I ask is the MINI creaks like crazy going over bumps and getting in and out of it lately. Unless its something else causing it, but its annoying to listen to.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:41 AM
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No they don't sell it assembled. Most the pieces you reuse when changing the springs or struts. We've had good luck with the Koni FSD's, but your creaking could be from swaybar bushings, or even control arm bushings.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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No they don't sell it assembled. Most the pieces you reuse when changing the springs or struts. We've had good luck with the Koni FSD's, but your creaking could be from swaybar bushings, or even control arm bushings.
Hmm, can these be sprayed with any type of lubricant? I would rather rule them out first but I don't want to spray anything on them that would make them deteriorate even further.
 
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