2002 S Type adaptive rear struts
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2002 S Type adaptive rear struts
I am slowly bringing my shiny black 2002 S Type Sport back to acceptable shape and have made some progress. I have changed all the plugs and coils and the 4.0 V8 runs like a dream. New tires and lavishing lots of elbow grease has brought the paint to pretty good shape. However I made one mistake and could use some advice.
I was told by a local mechanic that the rear struts needed to be replaced. I bought non adaptive struts since adaptive struts are $400 plus each (gulp!) and installed them successfully. The only problem is that now my beautiful black beauty rides like a dump truck! In my ignorance I had no idea the adaptive struts were so crucial. I have two questions: 1) If I install new/used adaptive rear struts and re-attach the electric leads can I expect the struts to work? 2) Does anyone know of a source for 2002 S Type adaptive rear struts that might be less than $400 plus each? I discarded the old adaptive struts (another dumb move) before I realized what I had done to the smooth ride of my car. Thanks for the help!
Ignorant in Illinois
I was told by a local mechanic that the rear struts needed to be replaced. I bought non adaptive struts since adaptive struts are $400 plus each (gulp!) and installed them successfully. The only problem is that now my beautiful black beauty rides like a dump truck! In my ignorance I had no idea the adaptive struts were so crucial. I have two questions: 1) If I install new/used adaptive rear struts and re-attach the electric leads can I expect the struts to work? 2) Does anyone know of a source for 2002 S Type adaptive rear struts that might be less than $400 plus each? I discarded the old adaptive struts (another dumb move) before I realized what I had done to the smooth ride of my car. Thanks for the help!
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I am slowly bringing my shiny black 2002 S Type Sport back to acceptable shape and have made some progress. I have changed all the plugs and coils and the 4.0 V8 runs like a dream. New tires and lavishing lots of elbow grease has brought the paint to pretty good shape. However I made one mistake and could use some advice.
I was told by a local mechanic that the rear struts needed to be replaced. I bought non adaptive struts since adaptive struts are $400 plus each (gulp!) and installed them successfully. The only problem is that now my beautiful black beauty rides like a dump truck! In my ignorance I had no idea the adaptive struts were so crucial. I have two questions: 1) If I install new/used adaptive rear struts and re-attach the electric leads can I expect the struts to work? 2) Does anyone know of a source for 2002 S Type adaptive rear struts that might be less than $400 plus each? I discarded the old adaptive struts (another dumb move) before I realized what I had done to the smooth ride of my car. Thanks for the help!
Ignorant in Illinois
I was told by a local mechanic that the rear struts needed to be replaced. I bought non adaptive struts since adaptive struts are $400 plus each (gulp!) and installed them successfully. The only problem is that now my beautiful black beauty rides like a dump truck! In my ignorance I had no idea the adaptive struts were so crucial. I have two questions: 1) If I install new/used adaptive rear struts and re-attach the electric leads can I expect the struts to work? 2) Does anyone know of a source for 2002 S Type adaptive rear struts that might be less than $400 plus each? I discarded the old adaptive struts (another dumb move) before I realized what I had done to the smooth ride of my car. Thanks for the help!
Ignorant in Illinois
Most of the time the struts are good but the bushings on the strut are worn/shot. In the past the strut was considered garbage but now there are bushings available that can be pressed in.
I think I have a set of rear adaptive struts for your car. Send me a PM and ill try to help you out.
You want the adaptive struts back in place.
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Abonano, thanks for your help. You said to send you a PM, but I guess I don't know what that means. I am interested in the struts you spoke of but don't know how to reach you. Thanks again!
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You can email me: a.bonano@hotmail.com
Thanks - Anthony
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