Hello
I am still trying to narrow down my choice for struts and springs, was about to purchase gr2's and came across the monroe quick strut, it is the spring and strut in one package, I am looking at these and the gr2 strut which doesnt have a spring, the monroes are approx 165 apiece and the gr2 about 80-90. Has anyone had experience with these quick struts, my car had 223k, I am wondering if i should replace the strut and then see if the spring is ok, or replace spring and strut at one time.
would love to hear advice
chris
wasnt this already answered in your last post? it cant hurt to replace the springs also.
Yes, I guess it was in a way, but specifically I was asking if it would be feasible to just try a strut first, before the spring, check the ride and then replace springs if necessary
thats up to you and if you want to spend the money on another alignment and taking time out again to do your suspension.
so your paying $300-$340 more just to get springs. even if you had to get another alignment it would still be cheaper. hell.....3 to 4 alignments would be cheaper still.
unless......do the monroes come with strut mounts also??
yes its a full swap from what i understand and its already assembled too
Thanks so much
I think i will start with the struts, could you possibly tell me the best place to the the kyb's
thanks again
Yes, the quick struts are fully assembled with brand new mounts as well. They are perfect for the home mechanic with lack of knowledge and tools to properly change struts.
The increase in cost is easily made up in labor to have someone change the struts if you are not capable.
for a situation like the OP is having, with severe bottoming out, I would REALLY recomend the quick struts. I think buying GR2's and then finding out you need springs, and re-doing all the work is a waste of time and money FOR THE OP.
