Thread: Rear struts

I have never done struts. That being said, I was thinking about getting some rear quick struts. My limit is about $200

What are my best options?

Basically, I'm sick of my car acting as if it has no get-up-and-go when even a 120 lb girl sits in my back seat.. And my rear end hitting on crap as I drive into driveways and such which happens far too often due to where I live.

Just looking for a nice set that will get my rear up a little, like back into the stock place.

I saw a set of rear quick struts, I think they were Moogs or something on a site once for like $79 each shipped. I was thinking about finding them again and going that route.

Also, I want something easy to install, and chances are I'll probably break something along the way so what does everyone think I'll break? =P

Also, my rear camber is tilted slightly in. Not sure though if the tower is rusted to the point where the struts cambered inward, or if it is due the the weak strut/spring causing it to tilt in a bit

go on ebay get your struts then watch some youtube vids on changing them. That what I did on my fronts. You will hear " o ebay" and recommend struts at $200 apiece. Unnecessary unless you are racing your car.

Sorry. 99. I know there is a hole or two around the tower, I was getting dirt in my trunk because of it so I may try fixing that a bit before putting the new struts in

Red, I have no plans of ever really lowering =P
I have a pretty long and crappy driveway and with winter coming up =o ....
Also, I only have $200 right now to dedicate to this project unfortunately

http://youtu.be/SXUyc_-4bGg
Seems pretty simple.

But how hard is it to buy the GR2's and swap everything else over?

Think my springs are still fine? Body has just about 200k miles right now o.O

Originally Posted by REDCOMPG

Screw quick struts. Get a set of Kyb Excels or Gr2. A set of new mounts (Monroe) then swap over the dust boots etc. also now would be the time to throw in a set of quality lowering springs.

^^^This... If not lowering springs go with the intrigue springs if you are 97-03

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/mog-st8541l
Thats what I was considering buying.

My dad did the bounce test and determined the springs were wore out lol

He said since he pushed it abd bounced the rear a bit, it stopped bouncing after about 2 bounces which he said was fine for a strut? But the spring helps control height? Idk how accurate that is though lol

I'm just looking for something to help bring the back end up, not really looking to make it moar racekar btw =P
Found some intrigue strut and coil spring assembly for $65 each. Is that kinda what I would want?

I don't really have a lot of time to dedicate to this, looking for something I can do within like 3 hours work.
I work 2 jobs and attend college full time right now so pretty busy =o

Yeah, that was one of the main reasons I didn't wanna go all out on this thing. 200k miles on the body with a 170k ish motor ... I don't have very high expectations of this thing lasting me too many more years =P