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How long do aftermarket struts tend to last (Sensatrac)? (harsh ride on 97 Accord)
I own a 97 Accord. I replaced my stock struts at 90K with Monroe
Sensatracs. The car has 140K now. I recently replaced my worn Michelin X-one tires with Goodyear Assurance Comfortred which are known for their smooth ride. However after replacing the tires, I noticed that my bumps cause shudders in the chassis and many bumps and expansion strips cause harsh impacts. I played around with tire pressure, which didn't seem to improve the ride, only worsening it. After noticing degradation to the rubber shock mounts under the hood, I had them replaced. The ride improved for a short period of time but became harsh again (perhaps the fresh rubber was more compliant before wearing in). Before I replace the struts with a new set, I would like to get some feedback on this. I know that Monroe recommends replacement of their sensatracs at 50K, however such a harsh ride seems abnormal for only 50K. I had them installed at Sears and Monroe brags about a "lifetime" warrantee. However I don't understand how they can recommend a 50K change interval while claiming a lifetime warrantee. Also I was under the impression that worn struts get floaty rather than harsh. I would appreciate some advice. |
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Seems like your springs are also do for a replacement.
My guess is, the aftermarket shocks are just as good as Honda's product. But, If you want exceptional shocks, get the performance variation. I've got 200,000KM on my Tokico and their still going good. I can still blast over railway tracks without any drama or power around bumpy roads without loosing traction. My tires are quite noisy, since they're getting old, so I don't notice the extra noise from imperfections in the road (It's all bad, but that kind of noise factor is simply do to the tires...if the tires were newer I'm sure flaws in the road would be more noticeable instead of getting drowned out). The Eibach Pro-Kit springs (which are progressive springs and are as aggressive as those springs found in high performance European sedans) and with the Tokico shocks, will return a slightly stiffer ride, but the extra stability is reassuring. Also, this setup will better handle pot holes or drastic railway tracks. Even with the tight springs and shocks, you'd still have the loosy-goosy tires to soften the ride, or the option to drop in some low profile variation to complete the package. Pars 98 Civic Hatch > wrote in message oups.com... > I own a 97 Accord. I replaced my stock struts at 90K with Monroe > Sensatracs. The car has 140K now. I recently replaced my worn Michelin > X-one tires with Goodyear Assurance Comfortred which are known for > their smooth ride. However after replacing the tires, I noticed that my > bumps cause shudders in the chassis and many bumps and expansion strips > cause harsh impacts. I played around with tire pressure, which didn't > seem to improve the ride, only worsening it. After noticing degradation > to the rubber shock mounts under the hood, I had them replaced. The > ride improved for a short period of time but became harsh again > (perhaps the fresh rubber was more compliant before wearing in). Before > I replace the struts with a new set, I would like to get some feedback > on this. I know that Monroe recommends replacement of their sensatracs > at 50K, however such a harsh ride seems abnormal for only 50K. > I had them installed at Sears and Monroe brags about a "lifetime" > warrantee. However I don't understand how they can recommend a 50K > change interval while claiming a lifetime warrantee. Also I was under > the impression that worn struts get floaty rather than harsh. > I would appreciate some advice. > |
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"The car has 140K now. I recently replaced my worn Michelin X-one tires
with Goodyear Assurance Comfortred which are known for their smooth ride. However after replacing the tires, I noticed that my bumps cause shudders in the chassis and many bumps and expansion strips cause harsh impacts." I would have a tech look over the entire suspension...you may have some worn bushings or other components. Also, did you notice a difference in the ride when you replaced the struts at 90k? My guess is that it stiffened up some. |
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