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Originally Posted by harmankardon35
so i'm gonna go ahead and replace my front shocks, just wondering what i should replace. Basically, car rides like a tank, I feel and hear every bump. I also have the crack/clunk from the front coil spring when i first turn the wheel in the morning, and a steady clunking noise when i crank the wheel to make a sharp turn (not CV joint, noise is sitting still or moving) Im thinking this is the upper mount plate/bearings. I was thinking of getting some quick-struts but the price is pretty high, so if i were to get shocks should i replace the upper bearing mounts as well?
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Don't cheap out. Worn/loose bearing plates are hazardous and will eventually ruin your front tires by throwing off the alignment. While you have it apart, replace the plates.
Also, if your ride is poor, your springs may be pooched as well. If you plane to keep the car for a few more years, get a 'loaded' strut, where a new spring is already installed. It's much quicker and easier than swapping over the old (potentially worn) springs.
Are you in Barrie, Ontario?? Canadian Tire has some affordable loaded struts.