Bob Brooks
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- Joined
- August 18, 2007
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- City, State
- Houston, TX
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 03 Explorer Limited4wdV8
My research into replacement struts for my '03 has been long and frustrating. The dealer wants $400 to replace all 4 with OEM struts. My internet research and previous experience with aftermarket shocks on a 98 Expedition has led me to the KYB GR-2 struts. Having sold my floor jack and stands, and not wanting to learn about spring compressors, I have ruled out installing these myself.
Here in Houston there are 25-30 locations that install KYB's; most of them being Brake Check, who wants $920 to install all 4....NO THANKS. A local Firestone store is doing the job for me for $498. Hope I am not being misled. More after the job is done.
BTW, if you have a model for which Edelbrock makes a IAS Performer shock, go with that. The IAS shocks produced an AMAZING improvement in my 98 Expedition...comfort, control, etc.
Here in Houston there are 25-30 locations that install KYB's; most of them being Brake Check, who wants $920 to install all 4....NO THANKS. A local Firestone store is doing the job for me for $498. Hope I am not being misled. More after the job is done.
BTW, if you have a model for which Edelbrock makes a IAS Performer shock, go with that. The IAS shocks produced an AMAZING improvement in my 98 Expedition...comfort, control, etc.