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need a DIY for the rear struts on a EP3

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Old 06-07-2010, 01:34 PM
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I want to replace the rear struts off my car cause they are bad, anyways the car is lower and I am replacing the struts with oem ones, I am broke cant afford tokicos. I just really want to or can someone find me a DIY on how to go about replacing them? i never replace struts, but they looks easy to replace then agian i could be wrong.

any help would be great THANKS
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check ephatch.com under DIY section...
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they are stupid easy.. its 1 bolt, 2 nuts.. u gotta remove the covers on in the trunk and its easier if u drop the back seat down.. its a long 14mm with maybe a 4" extension for the top and its a 17mm for the bottom bolt.. jack stand to be used of course
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lol just hope/pray that the lower control arm bolt isn't seized inside the bushing...
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Thanks guys much appritiated
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