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new struts for corolla?
What do I need to know before getting new struts for my corolla?
Do I need both rear struts if only one seems to be bad (cupping)? Do I need 4-wheel alignment to be done afterwards? Would you trust Goodyear to do this kind of job if you were me? |
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Usual Suspect wrote:
> What do I need to know before getting new struts for my corolla? > > Do I need both rear struts if only one seems to be bad (cupping)? > > Do I need 4-wheel alignment to be done afterwards? > > Would you trust Goodyear to do this kind of job if you were me? Also, is it better to consult some manuals (I'm clueless) and order new struts online and then take them to a mechanic to install rather than letting the shop do everything? |
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Usual Suspect > wrote in article >... > Usual Suspect wrote: > > > What do I need to know before getting new struts for my corolla? > > > > Do I need both rear struts if only one seems to be bad (cupping)? > > > > Do I need 4-wheel alignment to be done afterwards? > > > > Would you trust Goodyear to do this kind of job if you were me? > > Also, is it better to consult some manuals (I'm clueless) and order new > struts online and then take them to a mechanic to install rather than > letting the shop do everything? > AND....while you're at it, swing by the grocery store and pick up a dozen eggs and a pound of bacon, and then take them to a restaurant for them to cook your breakfast Sunday morning...... |
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Bob Paulin wrote:
> > > Usual Suspect > wrote in article > >... >> Usual Suspect wrote: >> >> > What do I need to know before getting new struts for my corolla? >> > >> > Do I need both rear struts if only one seems to be bad (cupping)? >> > >> > Do I need 4-wheel alignment to be done afterwards? >> > >> > Would you trust Goodyear to do this kind of job if you were me? >> >> Also, is it better to consult some manuals (I'm clueless) and order new >> struts online and then take them to a mechanic to install rather than >> letting the shop do everything? >> > > AND....while you're at it, swing by the grocery store and pick up a dozen > eggs and a pound of bacon, and then take them to a restaurant for them to > cook your breakfast Sunday morning...... Care to explain your elaborated metaphor? |
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Usual Suspect wrote: > Bob Paulin wrote: > > > > > > > Usual Suspect > wrote in article > > >... > >> Usual Suspect wrote: > >> > >> > What do I need to know before getting new struts for my corolla? > >> > > >> > Do I need both rear struts if only one seems to be bad (cupping)? > >> > > >> > Do I need 4-wheel alignment to be done afterwards? > >> > > >> > Would you trust Goodyear to do this kind of job if you were me? > >> > >> Also, is it better to consult some manuals (I'm clueless) and order new > >> struts online and then take them to a mechanic to install rather than > >> letting the shop do everything? > >> > > > > AND....while you're at it, swing by the grocery store and pick up a dozen > > eggs and a pound of bacon, and then take them to a restaurant for them to > > cook your breakfast Sunday morning...... > > Care to explain your elaborated metaphor? I wouldn't try that unless you already have a good working relationship with a shop AND you have a compelling reason for doing so, like you can get the parts for half their cost or something. Now I have done this in the past but only under those circumstances and I try not to make a habit of it. Otherwise their response is going to be likely something like "here's a rope, you know what to do." nate |
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On Tue, 01 Feb 2005 08:39:53 -0800, Usual Suspect
> wrote: >What do I need to know before getting new struts for my corolla? > >Do I need both rear struts if only one seems to be bad (cupping)? > >Do I need 4-wheel alignment to be done afterwards? > >Would you trust Goodyear to do this kind of job if you were me? You should replace both even if only one is bad. They both have the same amount of wear so the other one is likely to fail in short order. I have done struts myself twice and learned enough to know this is one of those jobs that its just easier to have a pro do. The car does need to be aligned once you get done. Many goodyear stores are franchise locations and subject to the variations of any franchise. We have one store right next to the house that stinks and another one a couple of miles away that has treated me like gold every time I have been there. Stop by and ask them about the job... You should be able to get a pretty good feel of the techs confidence and skill set. Steve B. |
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