Strut replacement needed or just boot?

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  1. phelixdask8kat

    phelixdask8kat New Member

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    My left front strut is leaking and clicking. Do both sides need to be replaced?
     

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  2. Matthew J Anderson

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    general rule of thumb.. replace both sides at the same time
     
    #2 Matthew J Anderson, Aug 30, 2019
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  3. jb in NE

    jb in NE Senior Member

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    It's not a requirement, but they are both the same age and the other side will be needing replacement soon. Do them together and one alignment covers them both. Do both, and you will need two alignments. In addition, this is one day in the shop vs two.
     
    #3 jb in NE, Aug 30, 2019
  4. Rob43

    Rob43 Senior Member

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    OP,

    If you had two front tires that were both close to the end of their life and one of them experienced some sort of failure, would you buy one new tire only or would you buy two new tires ?


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    #4 Rob43, Aug 30, 2019
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    Yes both...and replace your rear shocks too
     
    #5 frodoz737, Aug 31, 2019
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