My mechanic installed FCS front struts, trouble?

[slacktide_bitog]

The only quick struts worth buying are Monroe, KYB, Gabriel, and Sachs.

The only time I'd use cheap Chinese quick struts is if they were the only option for a given car. But since Monroe is available for your car, it means you do have at least one good option.

 

[Thax]

Quoting brand X and installing brand Y is a bit shady. That being said , I installed FCS struts on all corners of my grand prix two years ago and all is well.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Originally Posted By: Leo99
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Even cheap struts should get you 75k


I still have the factory original struts in my Rav4....


And they have probably been trash for 250,000 miles!

 

[Leo99]

Originally Posted By: Jarlaxle
Originally Posted By: Leo99
Originally Posted By: 901Memphis
Even cheap struts should get you 75k


I still have the factory original struts in my Rav4....


And they have probably been trash for 250,000 miles!


They ride fine to me, my wife doesn't complain, and the tires last a long time.

 

[ted s]

Originally Posted By: Wolf359
That's why I always bring the parts with me to the mechanic, you always end up getting whatever you brought installed.

Oh and you got ripped off. Satisfied?


most shops wont install customer supplied parts

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: Vikas
Quote:
$120 for labor. I told him $120 was too cheap and he said $160, OK. I wanted to be fair.
This looks like humble brag thread.




No....brag threads are reserved for those who buy Crown Vics.....

 

[CKN]

Originally Posted By: ted s
Originally Posted By: Wolf359
That's why I always bring the parts with me to the mechanic, you always end up getting whatever you brought installed.

Oh and you got ripped off. Satisfied?


most shops wont install customer supplied parts




If they do kiss your (shop) warranty good bye!