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Suspension Wanted: Drivers Side Front Strut

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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 09:19 AM
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Wanted: Drivers Side Front Strut

I snapped one of the bolts on the strut as I was adjusting it for more camber. It didn't take hardly any torque for it to snap.

Anyway, any of you guys that have swapped out your stock struts, want to sell me yours?

Or any ideas on how to fix the broken stud?

-Scott
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 10:53 AM
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If you post this in the Marketplace (the need for a new/used pair of front struts)....it might be a good Idea.
I would recommend that you replace BOTH struts....that way you are sure that they have the same wear, and thus the same rebound/dampening.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:14 PM
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I have seen these for sale in the marketplace so they are available. Most sales seem to be for the complete OEM set (both front and back).

It may be the time to consider some Konis that are on sale now?
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by slinger688
It may be the time to consider some Konis that are on sale now?
Info pls.

-Scott
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 01:13 PM
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Take a look at this:

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/S...dtop&brand=all
 
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 09:42 PM
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If I recall correctly those 3 bolts are just pressed in and can be hammered out. Then just replace with a new regular bolt and nut.
 
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