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Old 08-16-2005 | 10:00 AM
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Hmm. Thanks a lot. But I cant find any sites selling this....
Do i have to buy these exact ones or can i buy similiar ones?
Do you know a site that sells these or similiar ones?
Old 08-16-2005 | 10:27 AM
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Judging from previous posts it looks like you can get similar ones, I suppose you would have to make sure the connections are the same size and the struts are a similar length.

Your quote from the dealership sounds about right for OEM Honda parts. Acuraparts247.com has those parts listed for 59.74 each. That is probably the cheapest option.
Old 08-16-2005 | 11:02 AM
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I got replacement struts from the junkyard for $20, from a 1999 with 60,000 miles and they work like new. Great deal and I figure they will last a pretty good while longer since mine went out at 120,000 miles. The install is extremely simple. Good luck.
Old 08-16-2005 | 12:10 PM
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Thank you for the acuraparts247.com site. Do I need to buy two or will it be fine with only 1?

Also, Could i take 2 of a similiar car and will those maybe fit?

And how do you go about the junkyard buying?
Old 08-16-2005 | 05:53 PM
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You'll need two if both are blown and one if one is blown :P

You go to the junkyard and look for a wrecked integra, then you take out your 8mm socket and take the struts.
Old 08-16-2005 | 07:57 PM
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thanks
Old 08-16-2005 | 08:31 PM
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Better make sure its 8mm though. Haha I think it is but make sure
Old 08-16-2005 | 08:45 PM
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Wait, do I like, unscrew the top one and pop out the bottom?
Old 08-17-2005 | 05:34 AM
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Yeah. After you remove the plastic dome like covering, below is like a metal C Ring clip that you have to pry up with a screwdriver to remove the strut. The top part is just a bolt. I think someone said this but its good to have a friend hold up your hatch while this is happening because it is heavy.




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