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Old 03-16-2012, 11:58 PM
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I think mine are wore out. Was wondering where I could pick up some not-so-worn out, possibly new struts without dealership prices. Reason Im asking, is...I get a lot of noise when I hit bumps, originally thought it was axles, but if I push and pull on motor, i get clicking noises from the strut towers.

I see on ebay for all front and rear for over $200....outta my price range.
 
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Old 03-17-2012, 08:17 AM
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Advance Auto Parts usually carries Monroe struts for about $50 apiece. That's just a ball park figure. You could always call your local store and see if they have them and how much.
 
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Old 03-17-2012, 11:11 AM
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i've used the kyb's with good results -- don't remember the price though
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 12:33 AM
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well had people in my car tonight and each bump i hit, everyone heard and felt the noise. My sister who was sitting in back, said the thump was coming from the rear....so what should i check in the rear that is either broke or worn out...or have i already found the solution?
 
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Old 03-19-2012, 05:07 PM
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Most likely culprit is a bad strut/shock but it's possible that it's the track bar. Doesn't happen too often, but I have seen a broken one or two over the years. Of course, this was on Mopar K cars, not Saturns. Get your *** under the car and have someone bounce it and observe the struts and related suspension parts.
 
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Old 03-20-2012, 11:09 PM
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Got in car today during break and thought it was going to tip over...

Im only 140 lbs, but the car sure was doing some rocking.
 
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Old 03-21-2012, 08:12 AM
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It sure sounds like you've got something broken. Sounds like a completely broken spring or possibly a strut mount to me. I wouldn't drive that car until it was fixed if it were me. Your life is worth a lot more than the car.
 
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Old 03-21-2012, 08:13 AM
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" iwel.... the house is rockin' don't bother knockin..."

get that puppy up on stands and inspect ASAP
 
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Old 03-21-2012, 10:25 PM
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Ill do it this weekend. I only have one or two mile drive to work and its in town driving, so im not going faster then 40 mph. Something happens, I can hold it steady.
 
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Old 03-22-2012, 07:42 AM
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Heck, I wouldn't chance it. I'd either walk or ride my bicycle if I lived that close. I used to ride my bicycle to work when I worked for Autozone back in 94 and lived 2 miles away. Saved a lot of money on gas.
 


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