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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Was gonna replace my rear shocks and was wondering if it would be wise to replace the struts too? This is gonna be a DIY'erso I also need to know all the parts I will need to buy?
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:21 AM
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03/X-type/103,000 miles if that helps.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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And also are there any other parts I may need to replace in the rear? Trying to get rid of a squeak.
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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At that mileage, yes, i would replace the front and rear. If you only do the rear, then your ride height will be funny looking, *** high in the air and front low.

Suggest you do all for corners, coils and struts.


 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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Oh, forgot to add, you'll need an alignment when complete.....also, don't forget the strut bearings while you're at it
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:25 PM
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At that mileage, yes, i would replace the front and rear. If you only do the rear, then your ride height will be funny looking, *** high in the air and front low.
We call that the Stink Bug look..
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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lol haven't hear that term in a while! lol


 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Thanks for saving me from embarassment lol!
 
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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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ORIGINAL: Dennis

ORIGINAL: racerx82

At that mileage, yes, i would replace the front and rear. If you only do the rear, then your ride height will be funny looking, *** high in the air and front low.
We call that the Stink Bug look..
the Mach1 look, where I come from.
okay... same thing as a stink-bug.
 
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