streetdreams Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 one of my friends told me that MOOG now sells a complete kit for the front macpherson struts for our cars. they include everything preassembled I believe. he said theyre about $250 CAD per side. I thought that was a bit much but I dont know alot about struts and shit. do you think its possible to part togethor a complete set for cheaper or do you have any info on the MOOG units or advice? Thanx man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihela816 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 The front stut assemblies nearly cost that from a dealer brand new. Oops wait thats canadian dollars. What is that in US? about 180-190? I guess that's not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5speedz34 Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Monroe makes a whole assembly its called quick struts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOT2B GM Posted September 28, 2005 Report Share Posted September 28, 2005 Its very easy and cheap to replace just the cartridges. All you need is one special tool to remove the threaded retaining ring that holds the cartridge in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socialdefect0r Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Its very easy and cheap to replace just the cartridges. All you need is one special tool to remove the threaded retaining ring that holds the cartridge in.Its very easy and cheap to replace just the cartridges. All you need is one special tool to remove the threaded retaining ring that holds the cartridge in If the cartridges havent been change in a long time, say 50,000 miles. i would consider replacing the whole spring assembly. i heard a slight knock coming from my passenger side strut cartridge, which i figuerd but have been a slight bottoming . No surprize considering they were shot and bouncing on the springs. Turns out the knocking was the cartride its self ( which can get pretty heavey filled with oil) banging against the cap . the fine threads in the cap got beaten in to mush non exsistant, im not talking about a mis thread the fist 8 threads or so were like mash potatos, . Now it hammers against the mount/ plate and is unpredictable and wont keep the wheel on the road at all . Im screwd till i replace the who spring assembly Which arnt easy to find and are discontinued at the dealer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiscoStudd Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Replace the rubber mounts when you replace the cartridges and you should be fine. I mean, you have to remove them to change the carts anyway, so you might as well throw in a new set while they're out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihela816 Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 The spring assemblies are EVERYWHERE. Just go to a junkyard, and while you're at it, you might as well find a 95+ and grab the rotors too. That is unless you have 14" rims. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Joberlee that is both a friend of tony's and mine works at napa and says the failure rate for MOOG is very high, compared to even the cheap parts napa makes. I'd be careful with MOOG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GutlessSupreme Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Everyone here always recommends Moog suspension parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 i know, i even put MOOG in when i did my ball joints and tie rods :? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfewtrail Posted October 28, 2005 Report Share Posted October 28, 2005 Everyone here always recommends Moog suspension parts? I've never had an issue with Moog parts and have put moog parts on quite a few cars that sometimes see 30,000 miles a year(couple of my friends commute to college and really rack up some miles). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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