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10-29-2009, 01:35 PM
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I can go get a couple front struts for $58 each, and it's not real complicated to replace... Involves about 6 bolts... Then an alignment when done... So it should cost under $200 and maybe a few hours(I tend to go slow) of my time... Then again I've had places tell me $600 for brakes when I fixed it with a $20 set of pads... Levi | |
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10-29-2009, 01:47 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: 2008 prius: How long do the front struts last on the prius? Well, all this talk has me worried about every bump I'll hit from now on. Never replaced struts on ANY of my cars. Didn't think I'd start now... |
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10-29-2009, 01:51 PM
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KYB GR2's. I've used them several times before on various cars and have been quite happy with them. Ohh, hadn't actually looked to replace them yet. That would potentially add a good bit of complexity if the top strut mounts aren't out in the open... I'm going to have to investigate further... Still... I'd like to think it's not THAT bad of a job... Levi | |
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10-29-2009, 01:53 PM
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Friends: 0 | Re: 2008 prius: How long do the front struts last on the prius? My 2005 has just under 142k and the front struts are starting to groan when I go over bumps - not to the point that I am going to replace them yet, just to the point that I am researching cost options. |
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10-29-2009, 02:20 PM
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However, note that you'll probably have to replace the rubber insulators located above and below the spring and should also consider replacing the top strut mount located above the spring if your car has 100K miles or more. That will add more cost. See my post here for Toyota part numbers and prices. Hints Regarding Replacement of 2G Front Struts Quote:
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10-29-2009, 04:57 PM
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Friends: 59 | Re: 2008 prius: How long do the front struts last on the prius? Remember 04 and 05 front struts are not compatible with 06 and up. |
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10-29-2009, 07:09 PM
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ToyoDIY.com Here's the parts catalog for 2008, note that the part numbers are the same: ToyoDIY.com However see the Champion Toyota website which does differentiate between older and newer 2G regarding front struts: Champion ToyotaWorld Champion ToyotaWorld | |
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10-29-2009, 07:52 PM
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Friends: 59 | Re: 2008 prius: How long do the front struts last on the prius? ToyoDIY.com lists two numbers though. For right, part number 48510-47041 is probably for the 04 and 05. One ends with 48510-47050 is for 06 and higher. For left, part number 48520-47041 is probably for the 04 and 05. One ends with 48520-47050 is for 06 and higher. I guess parts are inter-changeable? |
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