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Just replaced tie rod ends, lower ball joints and hub bearings. I see the struts are rust buckets. What brand is good, KYB? Monroe?
Are the forks strong enough to use, even though they look fairly pitted? Are new ones available? Part number? And, if I can find new ones, do they usually come out of the sleeves?
I can't believe what a pita this thing has become. It's an '03, Maryland car (rust).
Thanks!
 

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Just replaced tie rod ends, lower ball joints and hub bearings. I see the struts are rust buckets. What brand is good, KYB? Monroe?
Are the forks strong enough to use, even though they look fairly pitted? Are new ones available? Part number? And, if I can find new ones, do they usually come out of the sleeves?
I can't believe what a pita this thing has become. It's an '03, Maryland car (rust).
Thanks!
If replacing the front shocks ( yes we have shocks not struts ) then replace springs as well
weak springs will cause the shocks to wear quicker
also Bilstein or OME front shocks only
If using Monroes, and the other junk, may as well throw your money out the window at 85 MPH, does just as much good

Clevis is strong enough, wire brush them down, paint them
 

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Does Bilstein or OEM have the coil already on the spring? KYB any good?
 

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Does Bilstein or OEM have the coil already on the spring? KYB any good?
No, take them to a shop to have them done properly
KYB, I'd use them on my Ex Mother In Laws , but never on any of mine or my friends
 

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