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Re: front struts
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 6:29 pm
by Reddemonx92
nice hope it rides good post any differences in how it performes if you notice anythin
im thinkin of buyin em too
Re: front struts
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:14 pm
by yohman2319
well we started taking the driver side strut off and got everything off then realized the upper bearing plate was bad so i had to order to kyb upper plates so now im waiting for those to come and my cars in pieces at my buddys house.
Re: front struts
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:44 pm
by Petrified.Rabbit
how long will those take to come in?
check your private messages?
Re: front struts
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:46 pm
by yohman2319
struts were finished today not to big of a job just gotta have the right tools so far my car is a million times smoother. i also put kyb bearing plates on both sides too. im gonna get an alignment cuz its real off now.
Re: front struts
Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2009 9:52 pm
by WOLFMAN AK907
Good to hear, keep us updated as to how they are performing vs. stock.
Re: front struts
Posted: Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:08 pm
by HitecRednec
Can you give us an update on your strut selection and their performance/price value?
The HitecRednec
Re: front struts
Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:09 am
by xiaogary
Performance struts costs abt $650US for all 4. Another $120US to ship. Its stiffer and meant for use with aftermarket lowering spring. Direct plug and play, custom made for aveo.
Re: front struts
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 9:29 am
by yohman2319
so ive been driving around with the kyb struts installed for a while now and i still have a clunking noise up front!!!!! its not my suspension cuz me and my mechanic checked all that the struts were put in the right way and everything else is good. hes stumped on what it is. so i gotta wait for it to get some time and drop it off so he can look into it more.
Re: front struts
Posted: Sat Nov 28, 2009 10:32 am
by Petrified.Rabbit
possibilities are:
ball joints, tierods, rear Control mounts, front control arm mount, upper strut mounts (i think you replaced though), the lower engine mount (dogbone) either of the other engine mounts, and sway bar bushings.
when does the clunk occur? on turns, bumps, etc..
how do the kybs feel?
Re: front struts
Posted: Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:44 pm
by subachad
yohman2319 wrote:so ive been driving around with the kyb struts installed for a while now and i still have a clunking noise up front!!!!! its not my suspension cuz me and my mechanic checked all that the struts were put in the right way and everything else is good. hes stumped on what it is. so i gotta wait for it to get some time and drop it off so he can look into it more.
Change your control arm bushings. More specifically the front control arm bushing. It will set you back about $20 at a local Chevy Dealer. I have replaced both of mine and others have replaced them as well.
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