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if i replace struts, must i replace mounts too?
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vilekyle
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Feb 1, 2010, 11:55 PM
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if i replace struts, must i replace mounts too?
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Hi. My gf's mom has a 2000 Hyundai Accent GL, 4cyl, 120k miles, that bounces terribly as she drives down the road. The folks at Big O told her that she needed new struts, and since they have never been replaced, sounds like the right place to start. If I replace the struts, do the mounts HAVE to be replaced at the same time? The mounts seem to cost nearly as much as the struts themselves. Thanks for your time and input:) -Harley
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nickwarner
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If it was making a rattle noise before, then yes. But I always advise my customers to do the mounts. They are factory parts which are of lesser quality than replacement especially on a hyundai. Also, they have 120k on them already. They have to be removed to replace the strut. Replace them now or 20k down the road you will pay the same amount of labor because they will be shot and throwing off your alignment. The cost of the tires you will wreck alone makes this worthwhile. I know they cost almost as much as the strut but do it for the sake of the car. I've seen a lot of customers waste a grand trying to save a hundred and in the end if they would've paid the money to do it right they would've not only saved money in the long run but been much happier with the car. Put new mounts in. It will be much better in the long run.
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vilekyle
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Feb 2, 2010, 12:39 AM
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Makes sense. And youre absolutely right about not saving any money doing a half-assed job. Is it possible to compress the springs using a chain type pair of visegrips or a large c-clamp or is the spring compressor tool absolutely necessary? I am fairly mechanically inclined and planned to do the work for her myself to save her the labor expense. Thanks for the advice, it is much appreciated! -Harley
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DanD
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Feb 2, 2010, 4:55 AM
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Call me a wussy but I wouldn’t use anything other then a proper spring compressor.
If you have ever seen the force of a loaded spring shooting across a garage; taking out everything in its path, you’d understand why.
I know the style of grips you’re talking about and if you could even get them attached safely; they wouldn’t compress the spring enough to take the load off of the mount.
Many people have been killed or severely injured working on springs; do this with as much caution as you can.
Yes this is just a light Hyundai Accent; but the spring will still have enough kinetic energy to bust your arm, without thinking twice.
There must be rental places; that could help you out; here’s one style that looks fairly functional?
Dan.
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vilekyle
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Feb 2, 2010, 5:24 AM
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Point well taken. Ill see abt renting one. Thank you.
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nickwarner
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Feb 2, 2010, 9:20 AM
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Dan hit this one on the head. These springs can and will kill or maim. Just view them when under tension as a loaded gun pointed at you. Your local auto parts store will probably loan you one with a small deposit. I've never seen a substitute for the proper tool that would be adequate. Since you already have some mechanical ability this should be a fairly easy fix for you to do. Let us know if you run into any snags.
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