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Why are you doing this now, if you will unload the car?
Posted by bill h. (more from bill h.) on Sun, 2 May 2004 10:10:28
In Reply to: STRUT MOUNTS & ALIGNMENT QUESTIONS, richard johnson, Sat, 1 May 2004 14:37:34
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Have a 94 SE and recently replaced this stuff and more at 137k. My car was scary to drive, but my tires were wearing fine. My strut mounts were getting bad at around your mileage, but I am a cheap bastard. You will likely spend more than 500.00 with just the mounts, struts and labor. When the mech gets into it he will also see the tie rod bushings and the stanchion arm bushings are shot, this is also an opportunity for outer CV joint boot refreshment.
If you are just worried about tire wear, get the tires checked out and get the car aligned by a reputable front end shop. I really doubt your tire wear is due to the struts or mounts. Usually a local independent shop with top notch equipment can handle this.
I decided to KEEP my car another 2-3 years and that is why I invested in it. If I was going to dump the thing I would not spend this kind of money on this so a stranger could enjoy it later.
If you are still hell bent on spending your cash, I saved money with the scan tech mounts and skf bearings 100.00 for both sides and I used the Boges at 100.00 each. The difference in resoting a real worn out front end is amazing. You will likely find the Bilsteins more expensive and more stiff riding.
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