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Since: May 04, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 10:07 am
Post subject: struts on Outback: expected age/mileage, cost to replace
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I'm creeping up on 115k on a 2001 OBW, and taking bumps now is such
that it feels like time for struts. Would y'all concur?
What should I expect to pay for replacements, any other suspension
parts that are generally changed out at the same time (I'm having some
issues with steering wheel vibration at speed, and the brand new tires
didn't eliminate that fully though they helped a LOT)?
Thanks for any insights/shared experiences on these.
Best Regards,
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Todd H.
2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
Chicago, Illinois USA |
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Since: Jul 01, 2003
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 4:15 pm
Post subject: Re: struts on Outback: expected age/mileage, cost to replace [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Todd H. wrote:
> I'm creeping up on 115k on a 2001 OBW, and taking bumps now is such
> that it feels like time for struts. Would y'all concur?
>
> What should I expect to pay for replacements, any other suspension
> parts that are generally changed out at the same time (I'm having some
> issues with steering wheel vibration at speed, and the brand new tires
> didn't eliminate that fully though they helped a LOT)?
>
> Thanks for any insights/shared experiences on these.
>
> Best Regards,
> --
> Todd H.
> 2001 Legacy Outback Wagon, 2.5L H-4
> Chicago, Illinois USA
Hi,
We had good luck with KYB adjustable gas struts. heavier sway bars, sway
bar links(to metal one), Teflon bushings, and Eibach springs, strut
tower braces. If you want better strut, go for Bilstein. |
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Since: May 15, 2007
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 3:06 am
Post subject: Re: struts on Outback: expected age/mileage, cost to replace [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Jan 15, 12:07 pm, sub....TakeThisOut@toddh.net (Todd H.) wrote:
> I'm creeping up on 115k on a 2001 OBW, and taking bumps now is such
> that it feels like time for struts. Would y'all concur?
>
> What should I expect to pay for replacements, any other suspension
> parts that are generally changed out at the same time (I'm having some
> issues with steering wheel vibration at speed, and the brand new tires
> didn't eliminate that fully though they helped a LOT)?
I just got some KYBs put on my 03 OBS (160k kms). I never noticed
until after that the inside shoulder of my rear tires were wearing, so
I got an alignment done afterwards. The mech took the wear pattern as
a sign that the shims may be in need of replacement, and shims can't
be replaced without taking the whole mess apart again. Thankfully,
the shims were OK, but that might be something to have examined while
the struts are being replaced.
Chicobiker >> Stay informed about: struts on Outback: expected age/mileage, cost to replace |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Jan 16, 2008 4:18 pm
Post subject: Re: struts on Outback: expected age/mileage, cost to replace [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Chicobiker wrote:
> On Jan 15, 12:07 pm, sub....RemoveThis@toddh.net (Todd H.) wrote:
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>>I'm creeping up on 115k on a 2001 OBW, and taking bumps now is such
>>that it feels like time for struts. Would y'all concur?
>>
>>What should I expect to pay for replacements, any other suspension
>>parts that are generally changed out at the same time (I'm having some
>>issues with steering wheel vibration at speed, and the brand new tires
>>didn't eliminate that fully though they helped a LOT)?
>
>
> I just got some KYBs put on my 03 OBS (160k kms). I never noticed
> until after that the inside shoulder of my rear tires were wearing, so
> I got an alignment done afterwards. The mech took the wear pattern as
> a sign that the shims may be in need of replacement, and shims can't
> be replaced without taking the whole mess apart again. Thankfully,
> the shims were OK, but that might be something to have examined while
> the struts are being replaced.
>
> Chicobiker
Hi,
When you replace struts, wheel alignment is a must. >> Stay informed about: struts on Outback: expected age/mileage, cost to replace |
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