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Old 09-13-2011, 11:42 AM
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Default Do I have to replace entire strut assembly?

I've got a 98 Pathfinder, and I need to replace the front shocks.

Do I have to replace the entire strut assembly? Or, can I compress the springs and replace the shocks alone?

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Old 09-14-2011, 08:49 AM
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Yes, you can replaced the spring and replaced just the shock.
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Old 09-14-2011, 01:51 PM
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You can just replace the strut -- you need to make sure all the remaining parts are OK that are reused.

This can be a dangerous job if you do not know what you are doing.


I purchased mine from Amazon -- front struts and rear shocks -- KYB's for less than $150.00 and had them installed for $85.00.
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Old 09-15-2011, 12:59 PM
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Great. Where can I buy the shocks for the front, then?

I have looked, and I could only find the entire strut assembly.

I'd like to buy pull the old shocks out of the old strut assembly, and insert new shocks.
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Old 09-15-2011, 06:11 PM
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Did you read my post .......... ???
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