Replacing Struts

[joneb4evr]

What's going on fellas! I'm going to have to change out my struts. The thing is, its only the right side of the car that's bouncing. So I was planning on just changing those two out, but I don't know if later on the left side will go bad. Should I just change out all four? How long would it take to get them all done? Any hints or tips that I should know about before tackling the task? I know I need to get new end links. I'm thinking of going with the least expensive struts that the local auto parts stores have because its just a daily driver. Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[joneb4evr]

Or how about I get the back ones done first, then later get the front ones done. The reason I say is because I'm a little low on cash and I also need to fix an exhaust leak and change out one or both of my o2 sensors. And possibly buy a roof rail/rack

 

[Tom03es]

It's best to do all 4 at once. If you have 2 that are worn out, the other 2 probably aren't far behind.

I found it very straight forward. The only issue I had was removing the bolts out of the front knuckles- the interferred with the brake calipers (so I put the bolts in from the opposite direction after I got the brake caliper out of the way). I've done suspension work on several other cars though, so maybe that's why I found it so easy.

 

[civickilla03]

i have tokico illumina on my ride and i replaced all of mine myself in my driveway with a manual spring compressor. It took me about an hour and a half for each strut, and thats with some problems but i have done it for some of my friends and there cars and at most u should be lookin at an hour and a half for each, if you know what ur doin, no offense.

 

[joneb4evr]

none taken! ive done some pretty moderate mechanical work. i'll have to rent the spring compressor. thanks for the tips. much appreciated

 

[RABID_MP5]

What's the going rate to have someone just do the spring compression & swap on a pair of struts? i.e. how long does it take, or flat rate. Save me the renting/buying of compressor and plus that's one part I don't care to screw up.

 

[civickilla03]

i honestly dont know