Originally Posted by HangFire
I haven't done front struts yet, but yes KYB is a top choice.
Before changing the rear suspension, throw on a pair of Gabriel Ultra shock absorbers. They have the most gas charge and brought up my 05's rear end to the point that alignment was within range again. That also fixed my squat and headlight alignment issues. I have 52K miles on the Ultra's and they are still good. If they do blow or settle I'll just put on another pair.
That site is excellent, however some information was lost on a crash, and the older DIY archives are incomplete or wrong (point to the wrong thread). I use this Internet Archive link for 2013 for the best list of old How-To's:
https://web.archive.org/web/20130607000157/http://www.piloteers.org/forums/18-maintenance/36594-all-diy-maintenance-threads.html#post447538
The external ATF Filter changed between 04 and 05 from spin-on to canister, maybe between 03 and 04 as well. If you do that, make sure you get the correct filter and/or have a good easy return policy. Aftermarket filters are now available. There is also an internal filter but that's a full overhaul replacement.
I never would have found the external filter.. or thought to change it.. found a youtube video on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6O8lziIRE
I will most likely wait to change that after I do an inspection of the radiator and do a few trans flushes..then change it out when the fluid returns to a decent color.
Good tip on the Gabriels.. i also will probably do the upper adjustable control arm.. Since this unit is pretty far along in its life I will most likely go with the much cheaper ebay offerings.
I am most likely going to sell it to a good friend of mine.. so i plan on doing everything it needs to give her a good foundation.
I haven't done front struts yet, but yes KYB is a top choice.
Before changing the rear suspension, throw on a pair of Gabriel Ultra shock absorbers. They have the most gas charge and brought up my 05's rear end to the point that alignment was within range again. That also fixed my squat and headlight alignment issues. I have 52K miles on the Ultra's and they are still good. If they do blow or settle I'll just put on another pair.
That site is excellent, however some information was lost on a crash, and the older DIY archives are incomplete or wrong (point to the wrong thread). I use this Internet Archive link for 2013 for the best list of old How-To's:
https://web.archive.org/web/20130607000157/http://www.piloteers.org/forums/18-maintenance/36594-all-diy-maintenance-threads.html#post447538
The external ATF Filter changed between 04 and 05 from spin-on to canister, maybe between 03 and 04 as well. If you do that, make sure you get the correct filter and/or have a good easy return policy. Aftermarket filters are now available. There is also an internal filter but that's a full overhaul replacement.
I never would have found the external filter.. or thought to change it.. found a youtube video on it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9c6O8lziIRE
I will most likely wait to change that after I do an inspection of the radiator and do a few trans flushes..then change it out when the fluid returns to a decent color.
Good tip on the Gabriels.. i also will probably do the upper adjustable control arm.. Since this unit is pretty far along in its life I will most likely go with the much cheaper ebay offerings.
I am most likely going to sell it to a good friend of mine.. so i plan on doing everything it needs to give her a good foundation.
