5speedz34 Posted August 19, 2008 Report Posted August 19, 2008 I have almost 200k on the bushings on the springs. The struts need to be replaced but aren't original. Should I replace the spring "bushings" and are there any other mounts on the front strut assembly?! PS-Sorry my lack of terminology its 2:30 and I'm tired. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 19, 2008 Author Report Posted August 19, 2008 BUMP. I need to order these parts soon. I'm hoping Brian P or someone will contribute to this! Quote
LuminaPower92 Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 Front and/or rear? Ive only used Ac Delco so I go from there. Rear struts come with strut mounts already attached. pretty much bolt right up and come with new aux spring bolt. front come with cartridge and you will have to get the mount bushing seperate. Quote
GutlessSupreme Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 this was my recent shopping list: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Front Struts Rockauto - KYB gas strut - Part #366004 - $35.99 / ext. $71.98 Front Strut Mounts GMPD - AC Delco HD mount - Part #50128 {#88946262} - $13.59 / ext. $27.18 / $33.16 shipped Rear Struts Rockauto - KYB gas strut - Part #236003 - $45.79 / ext. $91.58 Rear Strut Mounts Rockauto - KYB mount + boot - Part #SM5277 - $33.79 / ext. $67.58 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IIRC the Delco mounts were special order so they took a while, but the front mounts are typically easy enough to change where I didn't mind doing them after I had already done the cartridges. that covers the bare essentials. I would recommend replacing the spring bearing plates in the front (the circularish plate that the springs sit on, possibly the lower spring isolators (rubber bushing between spring & bearing plate), and the other upper piece that has the 3 studs that go through the body (can't think of name). All that would involved removing the whole front strut assemblies and springs though, and you'd need a spring compressor. for the back, replace the pads at the end of the monoleaf too. You'll need the w-body front strut removal tool, not sure if AZ rents it. I got mine for ~$20-30? on ebay. Quote
Breakdown Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 I've never had to do front, are they that bad?? Quote
BXX Posted August 20, 2008 Report Posted August 20, 2008 I've never had to do front, are they that bad?? the strut cartidges are cake Quote
Venom Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 Wow those are pretty good prices on KYB's only $10 more then what I paid for my crappy Gabriels. Gonna have to swap those out next year. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Posted August 21, 2008 I was talking about the front. Since my family is on a budget I think that we're just replacing the cartridges for now. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Posted August 21, 2008 I have a bad wheel bearing, its a little loose. Should I worry about it falling apart on me or can I get by not replacing it? Isn't it all held together by the CV axle? Quote
Breakdown Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 I've never had to do front, are they that bad?? the strut cartidges are cake Sorry I was more asking if they are that worn, not hard to do. I've never had to replace the fronts on my cars. I ran my Olds up to 278,000km and the front suspension seemed fine, the anti-sway bar broke off the frame, but the front end held up. The GP has had the rear struts done, but again no work to the front end. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Posted August 21, 2008 If I do replace the wheel bearing what company doesn't have crappy chinese made stuff Timken or BCA? Quote
LuminaPower92 Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 If I do replace the wheel bearing what company doesn't have crappy chinese made stuff Timken or BCA? AC Delco - sorry Im partial, I replace with GM Parts. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Posted August 21, 2008 Not spending the money on Delco. Quote
Brian P Posted August 21, 2008 Report Posted August 21, 2008 half the time, the Delco's are licensed cheap chinese crap anyway. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Posted August 21, 2008 If I do get a bearing its going to be Timken. Quote
LuminaPower92 Posted August 22, 2008 Report Posted August 22, 2008 half the time, the Delco's are licensed cheap chinese crap anyway. Well do you think we make anything in this country anymore? Quote
Brian P Posted August 22, 2008 Report Posted August 22, 2008 half the time, the Delco's are licensed cheap chinese crap anyway. Well do you think we make anything in this country anymore? Yeah we do, you just gotta look carefully. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Posted August 23, 2008 half the time, the Delco's are licensed cheap chinese crap anyway. Well do you think we make anything in this country anymore? Yeah we do, you just gotta look carefully. Basically. Timken is supposedly made in America. I try to buy as much American products as possible. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 23, 2008 Author Report Posted August 23, 2008 Holy fuck those wheel bearing bolts are rusted!!! One was ok, but the ends of the threads are rusted! Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Posted August 24, 2008 Ok wow, that wasn't that bad but fuck me. MAKE BOLTS STAINLESS STEEL YOU CHEAP FUCKS! Quote
Brian P Posted August 24, 2008 Report Posted August 24, 2008 hit the exposed threads with jehry curl before removing them. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 24, 2008 Author Report Posted August 24, 2008 hit the exposed threads with jehry curl before removing them. I got the bolts out, but wtf are you serious? Quote
Brian P Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 LOL I mean hit them with some kind of lube, especially PB blaster. It removes the caked on rust and brake dust, so the bolts come out a LOT easier. Quote
5speedz34 Posted August 25, 2008 Author Report Posted August 25, 2008 Ohh ya I fucking used half a can on those things. Quote
LuminaPower92 Posted August 25, 2008 Report Posted August 25, 2008 hit the exposed threads with jehry curl before removing them. I got the bolts out, but wtf are you serious? WTF is this Coming to America? Quote
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