Price of replacing front struts
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Hi guys, I am new guy to this forum and this is my first post. Please help.
I own a 2002 coupe and I was told the front strut was leaking during a state inspection. Lately I did feel the ride was bumpier than before.
Usually how much to replace the front struts? (parts+labor) Should I ask dealer to do it or any shop (Like Sears) may charge me a cheaper price? Will any kind of aftermarket struts perform better than the stock one?
Sorry I do not know too much about cars, please forgive my dumb questions.
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I own a 2002 coupe and I was told the front strut was leaking during a state inspection. Lately I did feel the ride was bumpier than before.
Usually how much to replace the front struts? (parts+labor) Should I ask dealer to do it or any shop (Like Sears) may charge me a cheaper price? Will any kind of aftermarket struts perform better than the stock one?
Sorry I do not know too much about cars, please forgive my dumb questions.
Thanks
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Originally Posted by shamubro
varner, thanks for the prompt reply.
Does the brand "Monroe" count as aftermarket parts?
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Does the brand "Monroe" count as aftermarket parts?
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And you can do fronts without backs, most people do replace all 4 though.
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Rep Power: 399 No aftermarket does not mean better than stock. I don't even know if anyone here would use Monroes.
Its a job that can be done in a driveway in a few hours if you know what you're doing, but I would expect a shop to charge 2 hrs per strut + parts + the cost of an alignment.
Its a job that can be done in a driveway in a few hours if you know what you're doing, but I would expect a shop to charge 2 hrs per strut + parts + the cost of an alignment.
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Rep Power: 303 Monroe builds a quality product. The reason most on the site dont run them/like them is cause they arent "JDM" All kidding aside, they should perform equal to OEM struts, or better.
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Originally Posted by Boilermaker1
No aftermarket does not mean better than stock. I don't even know if anyone here would use Monroes.
Its a job that can be done in a driveway in a few hours if you know what you're doing, but I would expect a shop to charge 2 hrs per strut + parts + the cost of an alignment.
Its a job that can be done in a driveway in a few hours if you know what you're doing, but I would expect a shop to charge 2 hrs per strut + parts + the cost of an alignment.
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