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illinois1
Jul 8, 2011, 09:24 AM
My struts are needing replacement one side is grinding because the fluid is leaked out, can I drive it with this condition?

Is it OK to buy strut assemblies from a junk yard if they are still functioning OK? I was thinking of saving some money.

odinn7
Jul 11, 2011, 09:26 PM
I know it's not what you want to hear but... it's not a good idea to keep driving like this and you're better off spending the money on new struts rather than Junkyard ones. Do it once, do it right. Also, if you're not familiar with the procedure, you're better off paying a shop to do it.

illinois1
Jul 14, 2011, 08:27 PM
I agree. New is best. I'm limiting driving as much as possible like you said it is not a good idea to drive it. I've done a couple of dry runs and have put wd-40 on a couple of times. Waiting for the new strut assemblies to be delivered. I went to the junk yard and did some practicing taking them off. I also have a detail list of the procedure which I've been studying and practicing. I think I'm good to go. It had a rating of moderately easy to replace them.

illinois1
Jul 20, 2011, 01:49 PM
Got the job done not as bad as I thought and I also have a warranty on the alignment so it won't cost anything.

parttime
Jul 20, 2011, 02:39 PM
Thanks for the update illinois1. Good job

odinn7
Jul 20, 2011, 02:49 PM
Nice to hear you took care of it.

Take care.