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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Found the culprit to the clunking noise. It was in the top mount area. I had not tighten the top strut pin bolt enough on the drivers side....
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 30, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Good question, the front fender heights are different by the same amount as the old springs. but now they are just both a bit higher by a little...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Update - I successfully replaced both front strut assemblies. Cleaned up the cowl and black plastic wiper cover area and it looks nice and new....
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 29, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Okay good suggestions - I will get another spring. I filled both tires to the same psi and was wondering if maybe it might be due to uneven...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 25, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    I bought ONE new coil because I noticed that driver front side seem to dip lower than the passenger front side. See pictures below: This is...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 25, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    I have compiled my parts, please see pictures below - am I missing anything? [ATTACH] group shot of components for the front driver (left) strut...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 24, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Yes, okay I can see how that would feel safer as I had to drive up on wood boards to get the car high enough for me to get the 3 ton jack into...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Thanks 'exstudent' yes, that video is what gave me the courage to take on this task, it looks pretty straight forward. I think I have been more...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 23, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Okay, thanks so much Patrick for your response that makes sense. I posted some photos on the link below of the jacking point on the front, can...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Thanks for replies guys, I jacked up the car today and saw that the front dust boots are torn on both sides so I will go pick those parts up at...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    is there an easy way to lift the prius to rotate tires

    Is this the right place to jack for the front of a 2007 Prius? [ATTACH] [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 22, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    where to place jack

    [IMG] Is this the right location for jacking the front of my 2007 Prius can't seem to upload the picture
    Thread by: Old Still Running, Mar 22, 2015, 2 replies, in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Hmmm.. okay, I was wondering about aftermarket replacements for the dust boot parts, since I am using Monroe OE Spectrum replacement struts. I...
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
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    Prius Front and Rear suspension replacement clarification

    Thanks Patrick any suggestions on good places to order that? I think I have seen that referred to as the dust boot or something like that?
    Post by: Old Still Running, Mar 19, 2015 in forum: Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting