my suspension is still really bad. i changed the struts last year and the coil springs a couple weeks ago. but the suspension is still bottoming out when i go over a bump. cant even do anything with it on the freeway becase the front starts to move up and down and i scrape the body on the road. what can be wrong? (1992 Toyota Celica GT. ---4 cyl. 2.2L)
What can be wrong?
has the car been fitted with original manufactured parts (OEM), or aftermarket performance parts? has it lowerd? a pro should look at it either way.
What can be wrong?
Sounds like wrong struts or springs to me, get it back to the shop that did the work and explain what is going on. They should fix it for free, good luck.
Hopefuly you installed New parts. I have seen folks who will use old parts.
With struts and new springs I would wonder if your drag link and other steering components up front are giving up.
Has your car been in any major accidents. It could be your chassis is flexing from fatigue due to damadge. If this is the case your best bet is to get out of this car pronto before it hurts you and someone else.
Wish I could extend to you more positive information but this does sound terminal.
jerry
get your strut pots checked to make sure they are tight and correctly holding your struts in position...if they are worn or damaged, it will make a clunking noise when you hit a big pothole or bump...good luck!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
I have a set of lowering springs for my Grand Prix but I cannot find instructions on how to change them. I know the strut has to be removed but I would like to know if there are instructions or if someone could let me know what all is involved.
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
Thats a job for a mechanic shop! You'll end up wearing a coil spring if you try to do it yerself! Those coil springs are under high compression, and will surely be nothing but trouble, unless you have the proper tools and know-how to do the job!
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
My 14 year old son (at the time) tried to change his coil springs, and found out, after many hours of getting out of the %26quot;fix%26quot; he found himself in, that what i had told him was true---Don't try it!--you'll get in big trouble, and have many problems! And, he did! He finally solved his problem.
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
Thats a job for a mechanic shop! You'll end up wearing a coil spring if you try to do it yerself! Those coil springs are under high compression, and will surely be nothing but trouble, unless you have the proper tools and know-how to do the job!
How to change coil springs on 2002 Grand Prix?
My 14 year old son (at the time) tried to change his coil springs, and found out, after many hours of getting out of the %26quot;fix%26quot; he found himself in, that what i had told him was true---Don't try it!--you'll get in big trouble, and have many problems! And, he did! He finally solved his problem.
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After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
1995 ford taurus...i know i need to change my passenger side front strut....had an oil change a few days ago...yet still i get this happening....off of highway and oil light blinks as as i slow down to 5mph and stop.....then when i am parking as i turn wheels oil light turns red...what could this be? after it cools down its good as new
After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
The only way to know for sure if your oil pressure is truly too low as is being indicated by the red dash oil light is to have a shop hook up a professional oil pressure gauge directly to your engine and measure the oil pressure at hot engine idle when it's the lowest. It should be at least 12 psi. If not, you might need a new oil pump. Of course your hoping it's a faulty oil pressure sensor which is a low cost repair to replace while your at the shop.
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After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
Definately Gremlins im afraid.
low oil. eletrical short on oil light.low oil pressure.wrong oil grade.???
not enough oil is in your crankcase...check your oil... The viscosity of your oil gets thinner when it's hot and at an idle it drops slightly below safe oil pressure...when your turning your adding enough stress to your engine that it sends a low pressure light...
have this checked out as continuous low pressure can cause premature engine failure...
The reason it seems good as new when it's cold is the oil starts out thicker, but becomes thinner as it gets hot...
This whole problem may be it just is short some oil....
After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
The only way to know for sure if your oil pressure is truly too low as is being indicated by the red dash oil light is to have a shop hook up a professional oil pressure gauge directly to your engine and measure the oil pressure at hot engine idle when it's the lowest. It should be at least 12 psi. If not, you might need a new oil pump. Of course your hoping it's a faulty oil pressure sensor which is a low cost repair to replace while your at the shop.
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After coming off highway or lots of city driving oil, light turns on when i turn steering wheel all the way?
Definately Gremlins im afraid.
low oil. eletrical short on oil light.low oil pressure.wrong oil grade.???
not enough oil is in your crankcase...check your oil... The viscosity of your oil gets thinner when it's hot and at an idle it drops slightly below safe oil pressure...when your turning your adding enough stress to your engine that it sends a low pressure light...
have this checked out as continuous low pressure can cause premature engine failure...
The reason it seems good as new when it's cold is the oil starts out thicker, but becomes thinner as it gets hot...
This whole problem may be it just is short some oil....
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
REST OF THE PROBLEM...
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid bulkheads in the engine room of a submarine, (a) Calculate the change in temperature of the strut if it absorbs an energy of 3.00 x 10^5j. (b) Calculate the compressional stress in the strut.
The book has an answer of (a) 68.2C and (b) 1.50 x 10^8.
PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE DONE THIS PROBLEM THREE TIME AND STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS ANSWER CAME ABOUT, PLEASE SHOW ME THANK YOU
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
You are missing a piece of information, and that is the specific heat density of the steel, i.e. the joules/m^3/kelvin. With this information, you would simply calculate the volume of steel you have in the beam, then divide the number of joules by the volume and joules*m^3/kelvin and it should give you the degrees change
REST OF THE PROBLEM...
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid bulkheads in the engine room of a submarine, (a) Calculate the change in temperature of the strut if it absorbs an energy of 3.00 x 10^5j. (b) Calculate the compressional stress in the strut.
The book has an answer of (a) 68.2C and (b) 1.50 x 10^8.
PLEASE HELP ME I HAVE DONE THIS PROBLEM THREE TIME AND STILL DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS ANSWER CAME ABOUT, PLEASE SHOW ME THANK YOU
Suppose a steel strut with cross-sectional 5.00 x 10^-4m^2 and length 2.50m is bolted between two rigid?
You are missing a piece of information, and that is the specific heat density of the steel, i.e. the joules/m^3/kelvin. With this information, you would simply calculate the volume of steel you have in the beam, then divide the number of joules by the volume and joules*m^3/kelvin and it should give you the degrees change
1997 grand am struts?
i just today changed my struts. Before i changed them i had a little pull to the left but now that they have been changed they are pulling a lot more to the right. Is this normal i plan on going to get it aligned tomorrow cause its sunday and no auto shops are open
1997 grand am struts?
You must get it aligned. Anytime you change a component on your suspension (includes tires), you should have your alignment checked. So to answer your question 'is it normal', Yes. Easily fixed, Mostly. Your problem may be caused by some other component you did not know about or missed. 'NOTE' All GM car struts can be adjusted, but it may require cam-bolts, or strut plate adjustment.
1997 grand am struts?
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1997 grand am struts?
You must get it aligned. Anytime you change a component on your suspension (includes tires), you should have your alignment checked. So to answer your question 'is it normal', Yes. Easily fixed, Mostly. Your problem may be caused by some other component you did not know about or missed. 'NOTE' All GM car struts can be adjusted, but it may require cam-bolts, or strut plate adjustment.
1997 grand am struts?
needs an alignment
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
I have a 2003 ford Focus and it makes the noise when I'm driving and at stand still. It's not hard to turn the wheel or anything just the noise. The steering wheel shakes a little but nothing bad. I just changed the spings and struts on my car because of a clunking noise and that went away. But now there's this groaning noise. Any ideas. Thanks
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
also check the wheel bearings. probably not the problem but they are a common ford problem.
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
It's your power steering. Just get some fluid and you'll be fine.
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
also check the wheel bearings. probably not the problem but they are a common ford problem.
My car is making a low groaning noise when I turn the wheel to the righ?
It's your power steering. Just get some fluid and you'll be fine.
Do you need coil springs when you change to coilover shocks and struts?
I have a 90 Mustang LX and doing my homework before upgrading my suspension. What i want to know is, will i need coil springs when upgradin to coil over shocks and struts?
Do you need coil springs when you change to coilover shocks and struts?
No.
Do you need coil springs when you change to coilover shocks and struts?
No.
Is it a good idea to change my original struts, coil spring, and mounts on my 1995 Nissan Quest XE? ?
My 1995 Nissan Quest currently still has the same original struts, coil spring, and mounts for 14 years already (I bought my quest in 1994 as a 1995 year model). My 95 quest currently has about 98,500. Every time I turn in to an intersection or i pull into my driveway or if i go through a speed bumb i hear some time of squeaky noises.
Please someone tell me if i have to change my struts.
oh and one more thing which brand of struts should i get monroe or gabriel? Which brand is better?
Is it a good idea to change my original struts, coil spring, and mounts on my 1995 Nissan Quest XE? ?
They the factory will say yes.But if your front end does not sag,springs are good,if the front end does not bounce more than once when bouncing it by hand,then the shocks are good ,plus if there is no signs of a leak .But the squeak could be the mounts,not only of the struts,but also check the lower control arm,any sway bar bushings they could be worn.Plus check out the upper and lower ball joints,tie rod ends for play..If you do not have a shimmy then there is a good chance the joints and tie rods are good,,But check it out any way...Both are good brands I prefer Monroe
Please someone tell me if i have to change my struts.
oh and one more thing which brand of struts should i get monroe or gabriel? Which brand is better?
Is it a good idea to change my original struts, coil spring, and mounts on my 1995 Nissan Quest XE? ?
They the factory will say yes.But if your front end does not sag,springs are good,if the front end does not bounce more than once when bouncing it by hand,then the shocks are good ,plus if there is no signs of a leak .But the squeak could be the mounts,not only of the struts,but also check the lower control arm,any sway bar bushings they could be worn.Plus check out the upper and lower ball joints,tie rod ends for play..If you do not have a shimmy then there is a good chance the joints and tie rods are good,,But check it out any way...Both are good brands I prefer Monroe
Was I justified in getting mad?
So I took my car into a firestone to get an alignment - I usually take it to a trusted mechanic and he is very good about doing an honest job, but I was in a hurry, and he was backed up so I took it to firestone to get in and out quickly...
Its a 2001 Forester
Anyway... I took it in for an alignment - they took the car in told me it would cost $50 I was like ok... gave them the keys and sat down...
Ten minues later he comes back with a list... he told me that he neeeded to remove the front axle, change the struts, change the shocks, change this and that (a list of like 25 repairs)... and that the alignment would be useless unless he did the job... he also told me that the car would fail if he did not do said repairs...
So he handed me a bill for a grand total of $2100...
I got so pissed that I was like %26quot;this is bullshit%26quot; and told him to take the car down and give me the keys... I was yelling and cussing up and down...
Do you think they were trying to rip me off? I absolutely think they were lying...
Was I justified in getting mad?
If they gave you a list that you are not sure of then take it to your usual mechanic and see if they were accurate with the estimate. But all those things you listed will give a bad alignment if not repaired. I know that not being able to tell if he is lying is frustrating but not everyone is out to rip you off. But you are not wrong for not doing the work if you aren't sure it is legit, but nobody here can tell you if it was or wasn't. Just take the estimate to your regular mechanic to see what they say and then decide if you want to do it or not.
Was I justified in getting mad?
well unless he performed the work, he did nothing wrong--if i understand
and if he did without your permission, he should go to jail
Do you have to ask? Of course they're trying to rip you off. They need your money to live on.
He was probably being honest with you, I think that was wrong of you. Try taking it to another place, and see if they say the same? :( I'm dissapointed in you.
Getting mad doesn't help anything. I used to be a car mechanic and I can tell you that cars have so many things wrong with them that we didn't have to make things up.
It is true that if your car has bad parts , it won't do any good to try to do an alignment.
Get someone else to check it out too. Then compare what they each tell you.
You know, an 8 year old car may need a replacement, you may have wished you hadn't done that when you are halfway through a highway in the middle of nowhere when your axle splits off and your tires flatten, and there's no cell phone service!!! X_X
Yes you were justified in getting angry. Don't be so quick to assume that though.
Next time, even if you're sure you're getting the raw end of the deal, ask him legitimate questions until it's obvious you know he's trying to rip you off.
That way you come off as nice and mild tempered, and you get to smile at his face when he realizes you know whats up.
so you didnt go for the pitch so what/miles and what the tires look like would be a good indicator of what was wrong/ However thats not the point/you have flown off the handle for what? all of this type of avoidable stress is no good for you/ a calmer approach is necessary to keep your composure/ i would have just laughed and said O-really/well i dont have time right now and i would have had a hard time to keep a straight face/ but every time you get aggravated takes a little of you with it and thats no good. good luck
They may or may not have been accurate or honest - the only way to find out is to take the laundry list that they created and head for another shop, or two or three.... and get multiple opinions and estimates.
And never give any of the other shops any of the previous shops information - keep that to yourself, simply ask for a %26quot;Safety Inspection%26quot; because you think your car might be wandering a bit more recently ... this will prompt them to carefully inspect the steering and front suspension components and report any worn or damaged components.
When in doubt always get Estimates
On any major repair I recommend that you get 3 or 4 estimates from local service facilities unless you are lucky enough to have a shop with an absolutely stellar reputation available. Compare the estimates and choose one of the middle estimates. My reasoning for this is the low estimate either left something out or worse is deliberately giving a low ball estimate to get you in and then when your car is all torn apart they find all sorts of critically important things wrong with it which run your bill through the roof. Do the leg work and be an informed car owner. No reliable technician or shop will give an estimate for repair site unseen except as a budgetary estimate which will be a range from the middle average to the unusual high end possible.
Its a 2001 Forester
Anyway... I took it in for an alignment - they took the car in told me it would cost $50 I was like ok... gave them the keys and sat down...
Ten minues later he comes back with a list... he told me that he neeeded to remove the front axle, change the struts, change the shocks, change this and that (a list of like 25 repairs)... and that the alignment would be useless unless he did the job... he also told me that the car would fail if he did not do said repairs...
So he handed me a bill for a grand total of $2100...
I got so pissed that I was like %26quot;this is bullshit%26quot; and told him to take the car down and give me the keys... I was yelling and cussing up and down...
Do you think they were trying to rip me off? I absolutely think they were lying...
Was I justified in getting mad?
If they gave you a list that you are not sure of then take it to your usual mechanic and see if they were accurate with the estimate. But all those things you listed will give a bad alignment if not repaired. I know that not being able to tell if he is lying is frustrating but not everyone is out to rip you off. But you are not wrong for not doing the work if you aren't sure it is legit, but nobody here can tell you if it was or wasn't. Just take the estimate to your regular mechanic to see what they say and then decide if you want to do it or not.
Was I justified in getting mad?
well unless he performed the work, he did nothing wrong--if i understand
and if he did without your permission, he should go to jail
Do you have to ask? Of course they're trying to rip you off. They need your money to live on.
He was probably being honest with you, I think that was wrong of you. Try taking it to another place, and see if they say the same? :( I'm dissapointed in you.
Getting mad doesn't help anything. I used to be a car mechanic and I can tell you that cars have so many things wrong with them that we didn't have to make things up.
It is true that if your car has bad parts , it won't do any good to try to do an alignment.
Get someone else to check it out too. Then compare what they each tell you.
You know, an 8 year old car may need a replacement, you may have wished you hadn't done that when you are halfway through a highway in the middle of nowhere when your axle splits off and your tires flatten, and there's no cell phone service!!! X_X
Yes you were justified in getting angry. Don't be so quick to assume that though.
Next time, even if you're sure you're getting the raw end of the deal, ask him legitimate questions until it's obvious you know he's trying to rip you off.
That way you come off as nice and mild tempered, and you get to smile at his face when he realizes you know whats up.
so you didnt go for the pitch so what/miles and what the tires look like would be a good indicator of what was wrong/ However thats not the point/you have flown off the handle for what? all of this type of avoidable stress is no good for you/ a calmer approach is necessary to keep your composure/ i would have just laughed and said O-really/well i dont have time right now and i would have had a hard time to keep a straight face/ but every time you get aggravated takes a little of you with it and thats no good. good luck
They may or may not have been accurate or honest - the only way to find out is to take the laundry list that they created and head for another shop, or two or three.... and get multiple opinions and estimates.
And never give any of the other shops any of the previous shops information - keep that to yourself, simply ask for a %26quot;Safety Inspection%26quot; because you think your car might be wandering a bit more recently ... this will prompt them to carefully inspect the steering and front suspension components and report any worn or damaged components.
When in doubt always get Estimates
On any major repair I recommend that you get 3 or 4 estimates from local service facilities unless you are lucky enough to have a shop with an absolutely stellar reputation available. Compare the estimates and choose one of the middle estimates. My reasoning for this is the low estimate either left something out or worse is deliberately giving a low ball estimate to get you in and then when your car is all torn apart they find all sorts of critically important things wrong with it which run your bill through the roof. Do the leg work and be an informed car owner. No reliable technician or shop will give an estimate for repair site unseen except as a budgetary estimate which will be a range from the middle average to the unusual high end possible.
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
I have a scion TC and I recently bought shocks and struts for it. I've changed my brakes before. I can't find anything on changing the suspension. Can an average person do this in their garage?
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
Not recommended without some prior experience and the proper tools. Removing compressed springs can be dangerous and destructive if not properly removed.
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
With the right tools any job can be easy. But with shocks and struts your working with compressed springs and without the proper tools it might be a job best left up to the pros.
The specialized tooling for this job could be as expensive as paying some one to do it.
Spring compressor with safety cage
Pickle fork.
Knowledge.........
Come on over, I have the tools and the knowledge. Bring your wallet.
Even with a DIY guide and the right tools, it's going to be hell the first time, especially if you aren't working with someone who knows how to do it. The front springs are not so hard to get to, but the rear springs are a PAIN to get to on the tC. Luckily, I have a friend who's changed springs on tC's many times, but it still took us a little over two hours and a LOT of work. Even after helping out and watching carefully, I still wouldn't want to attempt this by myself without more experience. Changing the brakes is cake compared to this.
I would suggest you shop around and find a trusted shop to do it for you unless you can get someone you know who has done it before to help you.
You have to get a spring compressor and make sure the springs line up right on the struts or else that will clank.howtofalloutoflovewithsomeone red acne spots on face
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
Not recommended without some prior experience and the proper tools. Removing compressed springs can be dangerous and destructive if not properly removed.
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
With the right tools any job can be easy. But with shocks and struts your working with compressed springs and without the proper tools it might be a job best left up to the pros.
The specialized tooling for this job could be as expensive as paying some one to do it.
Spring compressor with safety cage
Pickle fork.
Knowledge.........
Come on over, I have the tools and the knowledge. Bring your wallet.
Even with a DIY guide and the right tools, it's going to be hell the first time, especially if you aren't working with someone who knows how to do it. The front springs are not so hard to get to, but the rear springs are a PAIN to get to on the tC. Luckily, I have a friend who's changed springs on tC's many times, but it still took us a little over two hours and a LOT of work. Even after helping out and watching carefully, I still wouldn't want to attempt this by myself without more experience. Changing the brakes is cake compared to this.
I would suggest you shop around and find a trusted shop to do it for you unless you can get someone you know who has done it before to help you.
You have to get a spring compressor and make sure the springs line up right on the struts or else that will clank.
Squishy sound from rear of car?
shop told me it was my struts changed my struts car still makes noise only when i go over bumps. if im on flat road no noise. when ihit a bump it sounds just like a piece of rubber getting squeezed its been driving me nuts for a year. wtf else can it be? could it be defective struts? they are monroe sensatrac
Squishy sound from rear of car?
Could be the bump stops Try some silicone spray on the bump stops and up under the spring pad?
Squishy sound from rear of car?
your question needs more information what kind of car is it?
it could be your sway bar it could be from something other then the suspension too.
could also be comming from your tires them selfs.
please provide info.
What size tire are you using? oversize tires will rub on the lower coil spring mount causing the tire to rub on it. or you got the wrong strut
would help to know what car ..what yr,,,,,
maybe panhard bar bushings
Squishy sound from rear of car?
Could be the bump stops Try some silicone spray on the bump stops and up under the spring pad?
Squishy sound from rear of car?
your question needs more information what kind of car is it?
it could be your sway bar it could be from something other then the suspension too.
could also be comming from your tires them selfs.
please provide info.
What size tire are you using? oversize tires will rub on the lower coil spring mount causing the tire to rub on it. or you got the wrong strut
would help to know what car ..what yr,,,,,
maybe panhard bar bushings
What changes do I have to make to put 20's on a 2004 standerd Impalla, the rear strut sit on the tires.?
You need to do a body lift and a suspension lift to do this
What changes do I have to make to put 20's on a 2004 standerd Impalla, the rear strut sit on the tires.?
Need to change the offset.
Try this site to find different rim sizes to fit your car.
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/G鈥?/a>
What changes do I have to make to put 20's on a 2004 standerd Impalla, the rear strut sit on the tires.?
Need to change the offset.
Try this site to find different rim sizes to fit your car.
http://www.tirerack.com/upgrade_garage/G鈥?/a>
What is a good estimate to change the front two struts on a Nissan Maxima 1995?
What sort of estimate are you looking to get? Do you want the amount of time or price to do the job yourself or have a garage do it?
If you intend to do the repair yourself, Napa Auto Parts (http://www.napaonline.com) has 1995 Maxima Struts listed for about $80. If doing this at a garage, expect some amount of markup on the part. If you don't have the necessary tools, check with a local auto part store to see if they have a loaner program. Given the age of the vehicle, expect to need to replace the nuts and bolts related to the repair. I don't have an estimate for these but the local Nissan shop should have some %26quot;shop bolts%26quot; that they can sell pretty cheap (not unusual for them to just give them away instead of charging as they aren't very expensive). If going to a shop, I'd expect about 2 hours of mechanic time (they'll have all the air tools to cut the time compared to an at home repair which could take anywhere from 4-8 hours depending no your setup). If you aren't going to a garage that specifically deals in suspension (Meineke - http://www.meineke.com specializes in suspension, breaks, and mufflers), expect the garage to need additional time to receive the parts.
One thing you can do is ask for a rough estimate directly from the local repair shops over the phone. They'll probably tell you that they need to see the vehicle but you should be able to insist on a ball park estimate to get you started.
Oh, check a publication like the %26quot;Pennysaver%26quot; for local garages advertising special deals too. They often run ads for things like this, radiator flushing, timing belts, etc...
What is a good estimate to change the front two struts on a Nissan Maxima 1995?
Both sides according to Alldata get 3.6 hours flat rate. The struts themselves are about $185.00 each, also according to Alldata.
If you need the upper strut mounts you are looking at $42.90 ea. @ 4.0 hrs, for both sides. Also, according to Alldata.
If you intend to do the repair yourself, Napa Auto Parts (http://www.napaonline.com) has 1995 Maxima Struts listed for about $80. If doing this at a garage, expect some amount of markup on the part. If you don't have the necessary tools, check with a local auto part store to see if they have a loaner program. Given the age of the vehicle, expect to need to replace the nuts and bolts related to the repair. I don't have an estimate for these but the local Nissan shop should have some %26quot;shop bolts%26quot; that they can sell pretty cheap (not unusual for them to just give them away instead of charging as they aren't very expensive). If going to a shop, I'd expect about 2 hours of mechanic time (they'll have all the air tools to cut the time compared to an at home repair which could take anywhere from 4-8 hours depending no your setup). If you aren't going to a garage that specifically deals in suspension (Meineke - http://www.meineke.com specializes in suspension, breaks, and mufflers), expect the garage to need additional time to receive the parts.
One thing you can do is ask for a rough estimate directly from the local repair shops over the phone. They'll probably tell you that they need to see the vehicle but you should be able to insist on a ball park estimate to get you started.
Oh, check a publication like the %26quot;Pennysaver%26quot; for local garages advertising special deals too. They often run ads for things like this, radiator flushing, timing belts, etc...
What is a good estimate to change the front two struts on a Nissan Maxima 1995?
Both sides according to Alldata get 3.6 hours flat rate. The struts themselves are about $185.00 each, also according to Alldata.
If you need the upper strut mounts you are looking at $42.90 ea. @ 4.0 hrs, for both sides. Also, according to Alldata.
Struts on a toyota camry 93?
i have a 93 toyota camry v6. i need to change my struts on my car. so i a bought a parts car car. it is also a 93 toyota camry 4cylinder...
so i was wonder if the strutz on a 6cyliner and a 4cylinder is the same size..
Struts on a toyota camry 93?
The 4 cylinder sedan and the 6 cylinder sedan DX, LE and XLE not the SE, are the same.
The SE japan built and North America built are different.
Good luck
Struts on a toyota camry 93?
NOT the same. 6 cylinder is heavier, so bigger struts.
And I wouldn't buy a parts car for struts. New inserts are under $100 per pair. Used struts are worn struts.
I'm betting that they will fit, but they are not the same.
To be sure, call a parts store and ask for price of the struts with a 6 cyl. After you get the price, ask if it is the same part for a 4 cyl.
Yep, they should be the same as stated, I myself wouldn't go
through the work %26amp; front end alignment on a guess that the
one's in the replacing Camrys aren't going to take a dump on
you in a short time...
But hey, what have you got to lose ? Save all spare parts until
you're sure things are ok. And pick the best struts mounts that
you have out of them all.
Good Luck to You
95 Camry LE Owner...
so i was wonder if the strutz on a 6cyliner and a 4cylinder is the same size..
Struts on a toyota camry 93?
The 4 cylinder sedan and the 6 cylinder sedan DX, LE and XLE not the SE, are the same.
The SE japan built and North America built are different.
Good luck
Struts on a toyota camry 93?
NOT the same. 6 cylinder is heavier, so bigger struts.
And I wouldn't buy a parts car for struts. New inserts are under $100 per pair. Used struts are worn struts.
I'm betting that they will fit, but they are not the same.
To be sure, call a parts store and ask for price of the struts with a 6 cyl. After you get the price, ask if it is the same part for a 4 cyl.
Yep, they should be the same as stated, I myself wouldn't go
through the work %26amp; front end alignment on a guess that the
one's in the replacing Camrys aren't going to take a dump on
you in a short time...
But hey, what have you got to lose ? Save all spare parts until
you're sure things are ok. And pick the best struts mounts that
you have out of them all.
Good Luck to You
95 Camry LE Owner...
Do you do your own car maintance or just take it to Jiffy Lube or a place like that?
I do it myself and save alot of money. I do almost everything from a tune up to changing brake pads, and even my alternator. The only thing i take into the mecahnic for is if i need to change something like shocks or struts.
Do you do your own car maintance or just take it to Jiffy Lube or a place like that?
My late Dad used to have a hoist and gobs of tools and I did all of my cars there. Now hes gone and so's the hoist but I have the gobs of snap on tools and jacks and stands so...I can do allot. The really major stuff I save for professionals and I need a bit of advice from Mr. good wrench from time time but, I don't trust anyone torquing my lugs, I do it with Dads old snap-on torque wrench.....because these are things I have had drilled into my head by my Dad. He was a Chevy service manager/owner for 45 years in his own shop. That man could really diagnose a car if he knew all the detail, he would have loved this site. He taught me many many %26quot;tricks%26quot; of the trade that really make jobs easier...Now I really find a lot of good knowledge at this site and it kind of replaces calling up Dad for advice......but I feel his spirit when I use his tools...thanks
Do you do your own car maintance or just take it to Jiffy Lube or a place like that?
i do about 99% of my maintenance and i agree it saves ALOT of money.
I take it to a place like that.
HAHAHA THAT'S WHY THEY GET PAID FOR!!!
I'd like to do that, but I drive a Vokswagon and they make them more difficult for just anyone to work on for some reason.
I also live in an apartment complex and I don't feel safe crawling under a car in my parking lot
I used to do it all myself (including shocks, struts, and exhaust system). Eventually I realized that my time in doing little things was worth more than I would pay a mechanic.
over the winter, i used to take my car in for oil changes and things that i didnt feel like freezing my *** for.
when it started getting nice again, i tried changing my oil but come to find out, the oil drain plug was horribly stripped.
its definetly best to do it yourself, not only do you save a few bucks, but you dont have to waste your time trying to fix other people's mistakes on YOUR own car
I do everything myself. But, then again, that's what I do for a living. Shocks are easy, leave struts to a shop.
I do most of it if I have the time. I find the time for small jobs like oil changes.brakes,tuneups etc. Changing out the intake or putting different gears in the rear, that I will let my mechanic take care of it.Or if I need special tools.
Places like that .
Yep saves a hell of a lot the more you know the better.I do everything from tuning,servicing,brakes,bearings,shocks,鈥?coz i can
I do all the work on my truck myself for two reasons:
1) I don't trust other people working on my truck. I don't know their qualifications, and what they do or don't do to fix my truck.
2) I'm a college student. I can't afford to take my truck to the shop for repairs.
It saves a ton of money, and you can usually get the work done in less amount of time anyways. When it's in the shop, it's not like you'll be going anywhere anyways.
Plus, it helps when your own personal garage has more tools than many of the service shops.
let me ask you this.who do you trust?most places like that offer fast servicebut is it to fast to do a good job?I work at one that had 1 pit man for 4 bays.each bays 10 mins tops.it's to easy for mistakes.we bought a 1000 dollar rearend because one pit man left the plug out of it when checking it.they arepayed to sell product and do it fast.think about it.....
i do almost all my own work i dont do any major engine repair on my own car because i dont like to or trans work but i will swap out struts shock plugs wires belts hoses batteries and i also do most of hte work on my sisters and mothers cars and do a lot of work on the side i am a mechanic and i know what i am doing
Always do it myself, even though sometimes it's a pain the the a**!
My brother took his car to Jiffy Lube and they put the wrong oil filter on. He paid, backed out of the garage but noticed a huge pool of oil on the ground.
The mistaken filter allowed all the oil to leak out of the engine right away. If he would have just driven off, the engine would have burnt up completely.
Several friends of mine have had Jiffy places forget to tighten the oil plug. After a few days the plug falls off, completely draining the engine of oil in a few seconds, burning it up.
The guys in jiffy places are paid minimum wage and are not mechanics. If they do something wrong and you drive off without noticing, it's extremely hard to prove it was them that ruined your engine.
I take it to a local shop. I'm not mechanically inclined. The place I go does a good job, but they don't charge a ton of money.
i do that **** myself see having older brothers actually helped to teach me a thing or two lol
I do everything myself.give advice to shy people migrating existing portal
Do you do your own car maintance or just take it to Jiffy Lube or a place like that?
My late Dad used to have a hoist and gobs of tools and I did all of my cars there. Now hes gone and so's the hoist but I have the gobs of snap on tools and jacks and stands so...I can do allot. The really major stuff I save for professionals and I need a bit of advice from Mr. good wrench from time time but, I don't trust anyone torquing my lugs, I do it with Dads old snap-on torque wrench.....because these are things I have had drilled into my head by my Dad. He was a Chevy service manager/owner for 45 years in his own shop. That man could really diagnose a car if he knew all the detail, he would have loved this site. He taught me many many %26quot;tricks%26quot; of the trade that really make jobs easier...Now I really find a lot of good knowledge at this site and it kind of replaces calling up Dad for advice......but I feel his spirit when I use his tools...thanks
Do you do your own car maintance or just take it to Jiffy Lube or a place like that?
i do about 99% of my maintenance and i agree it saves ALOT of money.
I take it to a place like that.
HAHAHA THAT'S WHY THEY GET PAID FOR!!!
I'd like to do that, but I drive a Vokswagon and they make them more difficult for just anyone to work on for some reason.
I also live in an apartment complex and I don't feel safe crawling under a car in my parking lot
I used to do it all myself (including shocks, struts, and exhaust system). Eventually I realized that my time in doing little things was worth more than I would pay a mechanic.
over the winter, i used to take my car in for oil changes and things that i didnt feel like freezing my *** for.
when it started getting nice again, i tried changing my oil but come to find out, the oil drain plug was horribly stripped.
its definetly best to do it yourself, not only do you save a few bucks, but you dont have to waste your time trying to fix other people's mistakes on YOUR own car
I do everything myself. But, then again, that's what I do for a living. Shocks are easy, leave struts to a shop.
I do most of it if I have the time. I find the time for small jobs like oil changes.brakes,tuneups etc. Changing out the intake or putting different gears in the rear, that I will let my mechanic take care of it.Or if I need special tools.
Places like that .
Yep saves a hell of a lot the more you know the better.I do everything from tuning,servicing,brakes,bearings,shocks,鈥?coz i can
I do all the work on my truck myself for two reasons:
1) I don't trust other people working on my truck. I don't know their qualifications, and what they do or don't do to fix my truck.
2) I'm a college student. I can't afford to take my truck to the shop for repairs.
It saves a ton of money, and you can usually get the work done in less amount of time anyways. When it's in the shop, it's not like you'll be going anywhere anyways.
Plus, it helps when your own personal garage has more tools than many of the service shops.
let me ask you this.who do you trust?most places like that offer fast servicebut is it to fast to do a good job?I work at one that had 1 pit man for 4 bays.each bays 10 mins tops.it's to easy for mistakes.we bought a 1000 dollar rearend because one pit man left the plug out of it when checking it.they arepayed to sell product and do it fast.think about it.....
i do almost all my own work i dont do any major engine repair on my own car because i dont like to or trans work but i will swap out struts shock plugs wires belts hoses batteries and i also do most of hte work on my sisters and mothers cars and do a lot of work on the side i am a mechanic and i know what i am doing
Always do it myself, even though sometimes it's a pain the the a**!
My brother took his car to Jiffy Lube and they put the wrong oil filter on. He paid, backed out of the garage but noticed a huge pool of oil on the ground.
The mistaken filter allowed all the oil to leak out of the engine right away. If he would have just driven off, the engine would have burnt up completely.
Several friends of mine have had Jiffy places forget to tighten the oil plug. After a few days the plug falls off, completely draining the engine of oil in a few seconds, burning it up.
The guys in jiffy places are paid minimum wage and are not mechanics. If they do something wrong and you drive off without noticing, it's extremely hard to prove it was them that ruined your engine.
I take it to a local shop. I'm not mechanically inclined. The place I go does a good job, but they don't charge a ton of money.
i do that **** myself see having older brothers actually helped to teach me a thing or two lol
I do everything myself.
MY CAR IS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND?
I HAVE A 1994 HONDA ACCORD LX THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BY THE TIRE IS MAKING A SQUEAKING/CREAKING SOUND WHEN I GO OVER BUMPS OR TURN.DOES ANYBODY HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT THIS IS???I PAID SOMEBODY TO SUPPOSEDLY CHANGE THE STRUT AND CV JOINT BUT ITS STILL MAKING THAT SOUND IT STOPPED ONE DAY AND STARTED BACK UP.
MY CAR IS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND?
I would suspect you have a front anti-roll bar bushing or anti-roll bar end link issue. That's the easy stuff. There's an outside chance the inner or outer tie-rod on the right side could be dried out and need replacing with a TRW or Moog grease-able part. There is also a good chance your lower A arm bushings should be inspected along with the lower ball joint.
MY CAR IS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND?
the ball joint is bad
I assume you had the work done at a reputable repair facility which furnished you with a receipt as well as a warranty. If so, take it back and have a technician go for a test drive and inspect it. It could be the strut mounts, brakes, wheel bearings, control arm bushing etc..
power steering arm, it's the thing that's next to the cv joint, if it's defective you can see it, it'll be a long stick on left and right side next to cv joint, that would make that kind of sound, mostly when your turning
don't pay somebody to fix it, take it to the shop
MY CAR IS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND?
I would suspect you have a front anti-roll bar bushing or anti-roll bar end link issue. That's the easy stuff. There's an outside chance the inner or outer tie-rod on the right side could be dried out and need replacing with a TRW or Moog grease-able part. There is also a good chance your lower A arm bushings should be inspected along with the lower ball joint.
MY CAR IS MAKING A SQUEAKING SOUND?
the ball joint is bad
I assume you had the work done at a reputable repair facility which furnished you with a receipt as well as a warranty. If so, take it back and have a technician go for a test drive and inspect it. It could be the strut mounts, brakes, wheel bearings, control arm bushing etc..
power steering arm, it's the thing that's next to the cv joint, if it's defective you can see it, it'll be a long stick on left and right side next to cv joint, that would make that kind of sound, mostly when your turning
don't pay somebody to fix it, take it to the shop
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
I have a scion TC and I recently bought shocks and struts for it. I've changed my brakes before. I can't find anything on changing the suspension. Can an average person do this in their garage?
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
If you can do the brakes yourself, you can do the shocks too. An average person can't even change their own oil. I would say you are above average. Haynes manuals are pretty good.
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
yes, just make sure you get a front end alignment after you're done...
I wouldnt you can break something and then be in bigger trouble.
with the proper tools and knowledge, yes. Get a book, rent the tools.
yeah you can find a person to change your shocks they are very esay to change....
probably not recommended, but if you good with cars or can get some advise from someone, sure why not. Should be that much harder than the brakes.
Dont take a risk call the maintenance guy
No. It takes special equipment, and you need experience to do something as difficult as that.
I would do it in a hearbeat , you need little knowledge. Especially with garages charging $85 an hour.
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
If you can do the brakes yourself, you can do the shocks too. An average person can't even change their own oil. I would say you are above average. Haynes manuals are pretty good.
Can an average person change their car's shocks/struts in their garage?
yes, just make sure you get a front end alignment after you're done...
I wouldnt you can break something and then be in bigger trouble.
with the proper tools and knowledge, yes. Get a book, rent the tools.
yeah you can find a person to change your shocks they are very esay to change....
probably not recommended, but if you good with cars or can get some advise from someone, sure why not. Should be that much harder than the brakes.
Dont take a risk call the maintenance guy
No. It takes special equipment, and you need experience to do something as difficult as that.
I would do it in a hearbeat , you need little knowledge. Especially with garages charging $85 an hour.
Why is the left front tire wearing out faster than the others?
I have a 2001 Neon.I had hit a curve not too long ago to avoid a deer. I knoiw my car needs an alignment but for some reason the left front wheel wears out fast. It makes a funny noise to when i drive likes the tires is rubbing against the edge of the street in a way. I changed the strut on that wheel this weekend. Will I need to probally change the tie rod also or is ut because it needs an alignment? Please help me with this guys. I really need to know why my car isnt takin alignment as well.
Why is the left front tire wearing out faster than the others?
Could be bent tire rod. Not expensive to fix.
Why is the left front tire wearing out faster than the others?
ur front end needs lined up,take it to a tire shop and have the front end aligned.
too many right turns?
and too many burn outs rotate the tires as needed or more often if wanted
YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAVE THEM TAKE A LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF ANYTHING IS BENT, AND IF IT IS, IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THEY CAN ALIGN YOUR VEHICLE,
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS EATING TIRES LIKE YOU DESCRIBED, YOU NEED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY A PROFESSIONAL AND REPAIRED BY A PROFESSIONAL, EVEN IF YOU REPLACE ALL THE COMMON PARTS YOUR SELF, YOU COULD HAVE BENT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM OR EVEN CRADLE IF YOU HIT THE CURB HARD ENOUGH
IF YOUR CAR IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT ENOUGH THE NOISE YOU ARE HEARING COULD BE THE TIRES GOING DOWN THE ROAD, BECAUSE THEY ARE FIGHTING EACH OTHER, I AM SAYING ONE TIRE WANTS TO GO ONE WAY AND THE OTHER TIRE IS TRYING TO GO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION CREATING THE NOISE
Why is the left front tire wearing out faster than the others?
Could be bent tire rod. Not expensive to fix.
Why is the left front tire wearing out faster than the others?
ur front end needs lined up,take it to a tire shop and have the front end aligned.
too many right turns?
and too many burn outs rotate the tires as needed or more often if wanted
YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR CAR TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAVE THEM TAKE A LOOK AT IT TO SEE IF ANYTHING IS BENT, AND IF IT IS, IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE THEY CAN ALIGN YOUR VEHICLE,
IF YOUR VEHICLE IS EATING TIRES LIKE YOU DESCRIBED, YOU NEED TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY A PROFESSIONAL AND REPAIRED BY A PROFESSIONAL, EVEN IF YOU REPLACE ALL THE COMMON PARTS YOUR SELF, YOU COULD HAVE BENT THE LOWER CONTROL ARM OR EVEN CRADLE IF YOU HIT THE CURB HARD ENOUGH
IF YOUR CAR IS OUT OF ALIGNMENT ENOUGH THE NOISE YOU ARE HEARING COULD BE THE TIRES GOING DOWN THE ROAD, BECAUSE THEY ARE FIGHTING EACH OTHER, I AM SAYING ONE TIRE WANTS TO GO ONE WAY AND THE OTHER TIRE IS TRYING TO GO A DIFFERENT DIRECTION CREATING THE NOISE
What is the clinking noise coming from my suspension?
i recently changed my strut mount on my driver side and the noise stopped but now on my passenger side i noticed that when i ride over crazy bumps with the window down....its very clear that there is a little clink coming from my front suspension......but it wasnt as severe as my strut mount cos that was VERY loud but being that i drive this thing everyday i notice every little detail lol so any mechanics have any idea.? btw i need an alignment for my steering also..........give me an idea don wanna get ripped off by any mechanic lol
What is the clinking noise coming from my suspension?
maybe its a broken sway bar bushing.Parameter.Add() msdn
What is the clinking noise coming from my suspension?
maybe its a broken sway bar bushing.
My tercel cant carry any passengers!!! please help!?
hi, i have a 94 tercel that makes really loud %26quot;tearing metal%26quot; sound whenever people are on other than the driver. it is clearly from the rear passenger side and the tire looks all slashed around the edge where the tread and the side of the tire meet. ive changed the struts, and then it continued so the they made me buy another strut and a spring beacuse suposedly that was the problem all along. now the problem is still there, im out of my wits and im tired of spending sooooo much money and getting no where. plz let me know of anything that could help. thanks
My tercel cant carry any passengers!!! please help!?
Check all 4 wheels, could it be possible at sometime someone changed one of the wheels and that one sticks out further than it is supposed to? Or it may have a different tire than the rest. Take one wheel off from the front, lay it down on something flat. Measure the distance from the flat surface to the center hole, then do that to the right rear wheel. That will tell you if the wheel has been changed.
My tercel cant carry any passengers!!! please help!?
Check all 4 wheels, could it be possible at sometime someone changed one of the wheels and that one sticks out further than it is supposed to? Or it may have a different tire than the rest. Take one wheel off from the front, lay it down on something flat. Measure the distance from the flat surface to the center hole, then do that to the right rear wheel. That will tell you if the wheel has been changed.
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