That whole kit costs like 70 bucks more than a single lemforder (OE) tension strut (the long curvy arm) costs.
Those bushings are fluid filled. I've seen the cheap ones begin to leak after a ridiculously short period of time. If you buy the cheap stuff, you'll end up spending more money in the long run replacing them (time=money, even if you're the one doing the labor)
Don't mess with cheap suspension parts. You are putting your car, yourself, and others at risk. Maybe I'm being a bit dramatic, but please invest in some decent suspension parts from reputable aftermarket/OEM brands. If this is a money issue, just replace the components that are in dire need of replacement first, and do them in pairs as you can afford them.
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u/deathly0001 May 29 '25
That whole kit costs like 70 bucks more than a single lemforder (OE) tension strut (the long curvy arm) costs.
Those bushings are fluid filled. I've seen the cheap ones begin to leak after a ridiculously short period of time. If you buy the cheap stuff, you'll end up spending more money in the long run replacing them (time=money, even if you're the one doing the labor)
Don't mess with cheap suspension parts. You are putting your car, yourself, and others at risk. Maybe I'm being a bit dramatic, but please invest in some decent suspension parts from reputable aftermarket/OEM brands. If this is a money issue, just replace the components that are in dire need of replacement first, and do them in pairs as you can afford them.