So I bought a 2008 in March with only 49000k on it. Unfortunately I just found out left side front and back struts are bad which is causing lean. The SUV is from Galveston TX so I figure that salt air must have helped with the corrosion. The previous owners were an older couple.
A auto mechanic wants to charge me $2 grand to replace all 4 strut assembly's. I am mechanically inclined so thinking of doing myself.
The assembly should be easier than doing just the struts right?
So questions
-Who makes quality assembly's?
-Is it better to go with a stronger one that is made for a Sport or AWD model to give better handling?
-I would like to get a little more ground clearance too if there is a preferred one?
-Lastly should I go for heavier duty sway bar linkages to also improve handling?
Looking to beef up 2008 FWD base model Highlander suspension
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Hey all, happy end of covid hell summer to you.
So I bought a 2008 in March with only 49000k on it. Unfortunately I just found out left side front and back struts are bad which is causing lean. The SUV is from Galveston TX so I figure that salt air must have helped with the corrosion. The previous owners were an older couple.
A auto mechanic wants to charge me $2 grand to replace all 4 strut assembly's. I am mechanically inclined so thinking of doing myself.
The assembly should be easier than doing just the struts right?
So questions
-Who makes quality assembly's?
-Is it better to go with a stronger one that is made for a Sport or AWD model to give better handling?
-I would like to get a little more ground clearance too if there is a preferred one?
-Lastly should I go for heavier duty sway bar linkages to also improve handling?
Thank you in advance.
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