New struts recommendation
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From: Minnesota, United States
New struts recommendation
I just need to replace the front struts on a 7th gen 2001 EX Sedan (leaking). Car is totally stock. Would I be better buying something like a tokico brand strut and taking it to a shop that installs 3rd party parts? How would it affect the car's performance if I had OEM in the back and tokico in the front. Also what is the best place to buy online?
The local Stealership quoted $969.94 for parts and labor to replace both front struts and an alignment.
The local Stealership quoted $969.94 for parts and labor to replace both front struts and an alignment.
Last edited by Shogo; May 27, 2010 at 09:43 AM.
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From: Old Saybrook, CT
We have the KYB's available. These are the oe replacement struts. Labor shouldn't be anymore then 4 hours at an average of 80 an hour.
http://fcpimport.com/f/2001-honda-ci...spension?e=588
http://fcpimport.com/f/2001-honda-ci...spension?e=588
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From: Winnipeg, MB
Those 7th gens seem to blow struts all the time, I'd have no reservations about straying from OEM and going with something like a KYB or Tokiko. I assume you have zero aspirations for modding the car (lowering springs, etc)?
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From: minnesota
The KYB are great, and I almost always use Monroe Sensatracs. Also, not that tough to do yourself. Buy a spring compressor, follow the directions, and BE CAREFUL. Use the safety hooks on the compressor. I haven't paid to install struts for years, except on the rear of my accord when a bolt broke.