TowingExplorer
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- 2006 Limited V8
I searched this forum as well as the modifed for tags like "strut leaking", "shock leaking", "fluid leaking". Didn't find anything related to this.
How difficult is it to change one of these? I am a home mechanic, but I've done a lot on cars including coil over suspension changes which appear to be similar to the rear on my 06 Limited V8.
I wanted to buy an ESP, but they are suppose to check the rear struts, so obviously I'd fail from the oil/grime sitting on the spring base. I also think I should change both since whatever replacement unit I get is likely not going to perfectly match the OE and I don't want them to note "modified suspension" or something similar. I do plan on getting regular OE replacement ones from the local parts store.
A friend of mine works at a local repair shop and said this is a common problem as well as broken rear springs. I think he may have just been looking for problems since I bought, what I consider, a nice vehicle.
Thanks in advance.
How difficult is it to change one of these? I am a home mechanic, but I've done a lot on cars including coil over suspension changes which appear to be similar to the rear on my 06 Limited V8.
I wanted to buy an ESP, but they are suppose to check the rear struts, so obviously I'd fail from the oil/grime sitting on the spring base. I also think I should change both since whatever replacement unit I get is likely not going to perfectly match the OE and I don't want them to note "modified suspension" or something similar. I do plan on getting regular OE replacement ones from the local parts store.
A friend of mine works at a local repair shop and said this is a common problem as well as broken rear springs. I think he may have just been looking for problems since I bought, what I consider, a nice vehicle.
Thanks in advance.