07 Acura TL Type S. 248k miles. Still on original shocks/struts. Car isnt bouncing or pulling to the side but the slightest bump theres a noticeable clunk and the ride has gotten jarring so im guessing these have to be going bad. Anyway are there any decent quality quickstrut assemblies out there? Rockauto has FCS, Monroe, Gabriel. Ive read some good things on the FCS and some bad things. Same for the Monroes. Any other options or are these decent enough?
Best quickstrut assembly for 07 Acura TL?
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Ugh.
None of those.
Just replace the shocks with something better, the car deserves something better than those.
None of those.
Just replace the shocks with something better, the car deserves something better than those.
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Honda actually offers OE quick struts for your 2007 TL 
51601-SEP-A41 and 51602-SEP-A41 for the front
52610-SEP-A17 for the rear
51601-SEP-A41 and 51602-SEP-A41 for the front
52610-SEP-A17 for the rear
If they haven't been replaced by now, your compliance bushings are probably shot as well and need replacing.
Whatever you do, you do not want the Mevotech replacement LCA's. Just buy the Honda/Acura bushing and have it pressed in.
Whatever you do, you do not want the Mevotech replacement LCA's. Just buy the Honda/Acura bushing and have it pressed in.
Not looking to spend that much tho . Ive thrown so much cash at this thing the past year ive almost had it with this thing.Honda actually offers OE quick struts for your 2007 TL
51601-SEP-A41 and 51602-SEP-A41 for the front
52610-SEP-A17 for the rear
Well my LCA’s are aftermarket TRQ brand. They were replaced maybe 20-30k miles ago. Could i just press an OEM bushing in those?
Probably so. That's what I ended up doing with the Mevotech set I tried. The problem with those is that the bushing was far too soft and it caused excessive toe under acceleration and it completely destroyed a set of front tires in about 5k. The Moog set I had on my Accord didn't have that problem, but they don't make a set for the TL's. I have a suspicion that they are the same part, but I haven't been able to prove that. If you're not having any abnormal tire wear, I don't think I would bother, but keep an eye on them. These cars are heavy in the front and give that bushing hell.
On a budget, I would do a set of KYB GR-2's and call it a day.
Or just wait until you save up enough.
Top hats are differentPerhaps the KYB quick struts for the Accord V6 will fit your TL
+1
For the Honda/Acura replacements, or simply for a newer/better condition vehicle.
Of those listed, I think I’d put Gabriel first. I’ve had hit and miss luck with Monroe and suspect based on other posts that the quickstrut line is closer to “miss.”
It also sounds like you don’t need a 100k mile solution.
I put a couple of Gabriels on my daughter’s Suzuki vitara. They were a little soft to my liking but remained oem feel and consistent for the remaining 4 years she had it.
Be prepared for the ride height to possibly be higher at first until it settles.
It also sounds like you don’t need a 100k mile solution.
I put a couple of Gabriels on my daughter’s Suzuki vitara. They were a little soft to my liking but remained oem feel and consistent for the remaining 4 years she had it.
Be prepared for the ride height to possibly be higher at first until it settles.
I used Gabriel initially in an 09 Altima and they were horrible. I then tried Mando (supposed oem supplier) and they were less horrible. When, and if the time comes on my current vehicles, I’ll eat the expense and go oem all the way. Unless your ok with hearing clunks and feeling like your driving a farm wagon.
That's a really nice car. I'd keep it going myself. My friend at work had one with a 6MT.
I have a 07 Honda Accord V6 6MT 4 Dr (bought new) with what seem to be the identical wheels (or identical to my friend's with the 6MT at least). They have a Honda center of course. I've just refinished my wheels with a lot of work and little cost. One had a bit of surface corrosion so it didn't come out quite as well as the others. Just the same, they all look new.
So let me know if you ever decide to scrap it. I might be interested in one of its wheels.
Thats prettt much how it rides now. Every little bump is noisy and harsh