Strut Replacement Honda

[Polokid69]

I need to know if anyone would be willing/interested to replace my struts(4) on my Honda Del Sol. I can get the struts for about $200 but the cheapest place(Pepboys) wants $1286 to replace all 4(parts+labor). I have never replaced shocks/struts on any vehicle in my entire life so this is out of my realm of expertise. I'm willing to pay someone and assist to some extent so let me know if you can help.

the car is a 1997 Honda Del Sol

[fireblade]

[youtubell][/youtubell]

Here you go, that will be 1000 bucks please.

[Polokid69]

[youtubell][/youtubell]

Here you go, that will be 1000 bucks please.

Did I mention I'm not the most mechanically inclined

[DarcShadow]

Then this looks like a good chance to learn. ha!

[Polokid69]

Then this looks like a good chance to learn. ha!

or good chance for epic fail ! I usually end up with extra parts and/or I end up fucking it up and having to pay more to have a shop fix my mistake.

[Dragonfly]

YouTube .... Step by step instructions and video to boot.

[dufremle]

Are you buying the complete strut (fully assembled) or just the replacement shock? That sounds cheap for a complete strut. Replacing the innerds requires special equipment.

[dufremle]

Here's a video of what you need to do if you aren't replacing the entire strut...

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[DarcShadow]

You just need to learn how to read and follow the instructions provided by the button.

[fireblade]

I would suggest buy the loaded strut assembly, it may be a bit more money but cost less in labor. Like the first video shows replacing the whole unit as one is real easy. You even get to use a hammer.

[Polokid69]

Are you buying the complete strut (fully assembled) or just the replacement shock? That sounds cheap for a complete strut. Replacing the innerds requires special equipment.

I know nothing about struts but they are supposed to be whole unit. $43.99 each for front(x2) and $35 each for rear

[fireblade]

For cheap loaded struts, they run about 100 buck or so, just for one. that might be out of your price range.

[Striple]

I've got an excellent and honest mechanic, who specializes on Hondas. PM me if you want the contact info.

[Polokid69]

these are brand new Monroe matic struts

[Polokid69]

I've got an excellent and honest mechanic, who specializes on Hondas. PM me if you want the contact info.

ok, will do Thomas

[dufremle]

these are brand new Monroe matic struts

Make sure they include the springs. At that price I doubt they do.

[Polokid69]

these are brand new Monroe matic struts

Make sure they include the springs. At that price I doubt they do.

are we talking the coilover springs because I'm just replacing struts, not springs too ? Like I said, I know very little about car suspension. Back when I worked on cars in the 70's, you had shocks, just plain old shocks and I've never replaced any. I was told by the previous owner to buy struts so I bought struts, thats all.

[dufremle]

Then you will need to buy/rent a spring compressor so you can remove the old springs from the original struts and put them on the new struts. Or take it somewhere and let them install it. Call Striple's guy and see what he charges to do it. That's probably your best bet.

[dufremle]

You just need to learn how to read and follow the instructions provided by the button.

I did. It still didn't work.

[Polokid69]

pic

[WillK675]

Yeah, you'll have to compress the springs and swap them. I've got a spring tool (somewhere), if you want to borrow it.

[Polokid69]

I called his dude and left a message.We will see. Now I bought the new cv axle thingys and sprung for the new ones as opposed to refurbs. Figured for an extra $10 each, might as well have new and all have lifetime warrantys

[dufremle]

Yep, no springs. I did a search of O'reilly's and Auto Zone. Neither sells the springs, which surprises me.

[dufremle]

Now I bought the new cv axle thingys and sprung for the new ones as opposed to refurbs. Figured for an extra $10 each, might as well have new and all have lifetime warrantys

Got a pic? I have no idea what you are talking about.

[Polokid69]

cv axles, the whole axle, both sides