Changing V6 struts, need help on parts
04-02-2008, 08:38 AM
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Changing V6 struts, need help on parts
I'm at 80K miles and plan to replace my shocks & struts. I'll be using Tokico non-adjustables, and do not plan to ever lower the car. I want to provide the shop all of the necessary parts I can. Car is a DD, no racing, etc. Here are my questions:
I was planning to provide the M-18183-A GT500 strut mounts. I did not think you were supposed to re-use the originals. Any issue using on a V6?
Should any other nuts/bolts/whatever be replaced with new parts?
I have never had any of the clunk/thump/creak/popping issues but don't want them to start now.
Appreciate the help.
I was planning to provide the M-18183-A GT500 strut mounts. I did not think you were supposed to re-use the originals. Any issue using on a V6?
Should any other nuts/bolts/whatever be replaced with new parts?
I have never had any of the clunk/thump/creak/popping issues but don't want them to start now.
Appreciate the help.
04-02-2008, 09:03 AM
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RE: Changing V6 struts, need help on parts
The new redesigned upper strut mount bearing part #s are:
(8R3Z-18183-A)cost $58.23
There are also one time use fasteners abounding on the S197s
suspension components.
All the info you need is here:
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=57
and here specifically
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=57&viewfile...IFICATIONS.pdf
(8R3Z-18183-A)cost $58.23
There are also one time use fasteners abounding on the S197s
suspension components.
All the info you need is here:
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=57
and here specifically
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=57&viewfile...IFICATIONS.pdf
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