bkw05XLT
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- November 22, 2008
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- Brooklyn, OH
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 05 XLT
So I did a search and didn't find a whole lot about replacing struts on this vehicle. It looks like most folks are recommending NOT doing it yourself. So I guess I'll take it to the mechanic.
Here's the deal. I noticed something was leaking by the left rear tire. I was bringing it to the tire shop anyway and they said the leak was in the rear strut and that I needed to replace all 4 corners. They are quoting over $500 fr fronts and another $500+ for backs. Is this reasonable?
Should I go with whatever struts they have (likely Monroe from what I saw on the ads) or should I make a change or upgrade? No off road driving, daily around town with a couple of long (200-1K miles) road trips per year.
Thanks for any advice. I just had to replace all 4 tires and brakes (rotors, calipers) because the guy I bought the truck from had left it sitting in his yard for several months, rarely taking it out. The rotors were so messed up the edges were chipped all around and there was a LOT of rust. The guy had also broken three of the four valve stems and I need to find out if they can be replaced without replacing the entire sensor, at another $100 per wheel. DOH! He broke off the threaded piece that you screw the valve stem cap onto. Any ideas about replacing tose parts without replacing the entire sensor? The repair kits (service packs?) don't contain that part.
I got a pretty good deal on the truck a few months ago, knowing I'd have to replace tires soon and thinking I'd at least need a brake job. But this is ridiculous.
Thanks again for any advice.
Here's the deal. I noticed something was leaking by the left rear tire. I was bringing it to the tire shop anyway and they said the leak was in the rear strut and that I needed to replace all 4 corners. They are quoting over $500 fr fronts and another $500+ for backs. Is this reasonable?
Should I go with whatever struts they have (likely Monroe from what I saw on the ads) or should I make a change or upgrade? No off road driving, daily around town with a couple of long (200-1K miles) road trips per year.
Thanks for any advice. I just had to replace all 4 tires and brakes (rotors, calipers) because the guy I bought the truck from had left it sitting in his yard for several months, rarely taking it out. The rotors were so messed up the edges were chipped all around and there was a LOT of rust. The guy had also broken three of the four valve stems and I need to find out if they can be replaced without replacing the entire sensor, at another $100 per wheel. DOH! He broke off the threaded piece that you screw the valve stem cap onto. Any ideas about replacing tose parts without replacing the entire sensor? The repair kits (service packs?) don't contain that part.
I got a pretty good deal on the truck a few months ago, knowing I'd have to replace tires soon and thinking I'd at least need a brake job. But this is ridiculous.
Thanks again for any advice.