Hi Gang-
Got a 92EX Coupe with 189K on it. Its from California and really solid, and I think it was MOSTLY original(except for tires, brakes, etc).
I have had bad braking issues with since I bought it- but that'll be in another thread.
I have Yokohama H4Ss on this beast, and its had a bad left pull since I had a right side tire replaced, re-man axle on left, and a lower left ball joint, and an alignment(all done in July). Its been *issin me off, as I drive 100 miles a day. Lane changing was vague and centering was vague as well. Been back to that shop three times and no problem found. I also swapped out my spindles in May for Acura CL2.3's.
In the last 2 months with onset of winter- I get a squeal from left front when I turn left(when cold). When I pull away from stop and turn right(only right)- I get a knock, knock, knock, but can't localize the side or noise. My ride quality has deteriorated badly as well, so I know its time for struts(front and rear).
Took car to Sears this morning to find any wear or looseness before I made up my mind on struts- just to get an idea on other damage. Sears could not find anything wrong in front or rear!!! The only thing they suggest was maybe a tire rotate on left side. Well- this fixed the left pull, and now I am straight.
I have no answer for the squeal, and it seems that is as I turn left. The knock, knock I m guessing its one of my replaced axles, but can't figure out which. Is there a way of finding out which it is?
As to struts- I wanna stay stock, but don't want to pay Honda prices, although I THINK these are original so I can't argue service life!!! Is the GR-2 roughly the same as stock? I do know to stay away from Monroe Sensatrash.
Anyone done there own struts? Will I need to seperate any joints to do it? I have done struts once in my sons Topaz, and it was a beaaaatch.
I looked at some suggestions here for spring replacements as well, and I will keep that open. My main concern though is how to deal with the noises in front before I spring for struts and brakes.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris
Got a 92EX Coupe with 189K on it. Its from California and really solid, and I think it was MOSTLY original(except for tires, brakes, etc).
I have had bad braking issues with since I bought it- but that'll be in another thread.
I have Yokohama H4Ss on this beast, and its had a bad left pull since I had a right side tire replaced, re-man axle on left, and a lower left ball joint, and an alignment(all done in July). Its been *issin me off, as I drive 100 miles a day. Lane changing was vague and centering was vague as well. Been back to that shop three times and no problem found. I also swapped out my spindles in May for Acura CL2.3's.
In the last 2 months with onset of winter- I get a squeal from left front when I turn left(when cold). When I pull away from stop and turn right(only right)- I get a knock, knock, knock, but can't localize the side or noise. My ride quality has deteriorated badly as well, so I know its time for struts(front and rear).
Took car to Sears this morning to find any wear or looseness before I made up my mind on struts- just to get an idea on other damage. Sears could not find anything wrong in front or rear!!! The only thing they suggest was maybe a tire rotate on left side. Well- this fixed the left pull, and now I am straight.
I have no answer for the squeal, and it seems that is as I turn left. The knock, knock I m guessing its one of my replaced axles, but can't figure out which. Is there a way of finding out which it is?
As to struts- I wanna stay stock, but don't want to pay Honda prices, although I THINK these are original so I can't argue service life!!! Is the GR-2 roughly the same as stock? I do know to stay away from Monroe Sensatrash.
Anyone done there own struts? Will I need to seperate any joints to do it? I have done struts once in my sons Topaz, and it was a beaaaatch.
I looked at some suggestions here for spring replacements as well, and I will keep that open. My main concern though is how to deal with the noises in front before I spring for struts and brakes.
Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Chris
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