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Originally Posted by greg328
One more question---my squeak is from the top large washer rubbing against the circular frame surround, metal-to-metal. Obviously the top of the strut is no longer centered. Does this mean that the top strut bearing needs to be replaced, along with the obvious disintegrating bushings? Are the bottom ones also known to wear at the same time?
My plan is to go ahead and purchase a complete strut rebuild kit and do both front sides. (Will tackle rear later!) Is there a one-stop US-based rebuild kit? I've seen several kits on Ebay but they all ship from China---would rather shop locally and get parts faster!
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No problem. Happy to contribute to the forums, though there are more knowledgeable people on here than me. I replaced the top strut bearings, yes. It was not happy after the foam failed. Might have been okay reusing, but as I mentioned I replace it all. I don't want to go back in there. No idea about top vs bottom longevity. My top ones were basically gone, the bottom ones were still, technically, present but definitely not a reusable part.
Can't help you with kits unfortunately. I ordered everything from FCP euro piecemeal. If servicing only the struts (not replacing) my parts total from them at the time (10/29/2018) was about $160.
11-08-2020, 03:54 PM
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