Need good honest mechanic help?

Question

I have a 1991 Toyota Corolla that needs struts. What can you suggest for what to buy. None of the auto part stores or garages are any help. They want me to buy other parts, too. Is there other parts I should buy besides the struts?

When changing my struts do I need a spring compressor, too?

Answer 1

Ideally when replacing struts you should replace the coil springs and upper mounts as well. Coil springs sag over time and on some models are prone to breakage. Spring sag causes improper wheel alignment and reduced ride quality. Strut mounts also wear out. You have to remove them all anyway when doing the struts so you might as well do it all at once and save yourself a lot of labor cost and time.

Or you could be cheap about it, take your chances and just replace the struts. Your results won't be as good and you take the chance of having to do the whole job over again later but its cheaper.

Answer 2

Part: Strut Assembly
Brand: Monroe Monro-Matic Plus Struts, Front, , Nitrogen Gas Charged For Improved Ride And Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration, Contains Special Modifiers To Reduce Friction And Ensure Smooth Rod Reaction, Hardened And Chrome Plated Piston Rod, Protective Dust Boot Reduces Dirt And Any Moisture Build-Up, Bronze Reinforced Rod Guide Bearing And Special Seal Provides Longer Service Life And Consistent Performance, Sold Individually for about $65.00

About Monroe

Monroe History
History shows that great innovations stand the test of time. Over the years, Monroe has been committed to product quality, customer satisfaction and new product technology. This commitment is a tradition that dates back to the early 1900's when small improvements were done on a simple tire pump. In 2006, Monroe celebrates 90 years of innovation.

Learn more about Monroe's history of innovation.

http://www.monroe.com/


see site below

Answer 3

Your car only need the struts,Your husband may replace them in a couple hours.
buy strut spring compressor at Sears.and a set of metric sockets with ratchet

Answer 4

i am a mechanic and i personally will get the Monroe sensatrac
replace the springs if necessary strut mounts and bearing plates if worn it is recommended to replace the strut mounts and bearing while doing his job

Answer 5

should only need struts, but sometimes need special tools to remove and replace springs on struts.