@TheSynStalkerمنذ 5 سنواتI've been watching the entire Dad's Truck series while being sick yesterday and through the night. Just want to say thanks for sharing your great projects with us through the years. 45
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@TheDerrty111منذ 5 سنواتYes bringing back Honda's and Acura Repairs!! 65
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@paullenzen2562منذ 5 سنواتIf you buy the links the old ones will come right out. If you don't have them you'll need them and your project went from 1 day to 3 days because id="hidden2" class="buttons"> its either Saturday and the parts place can't get them till Monday afternoon or, they have to be sent or ordered from the warehouse on other side of the country. Its a rule! (Murphy chapter 7 thing I think). Keep these kinds of things coming. ....وسعت16
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@runehansen2287منذ 5 سنواتYou are the man Eric. I have saved thousands of Norwegian krones from the things I have learned from your videos. Thank you. 2
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@AH-tx1njمنذ 5 سنواتI also have a recently bought 2008 TL and I look forward to watching you work on this car and follow along. I've always been a huge Honda fan. My 2008 TL is my favorite Honda ive owned so far. Thanks for the video. 8
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@brettershoalar9001منذ 5 سنواتThis Acura is getting looked after in your hands now. We, the mechanics, know how to take care of any car. 13
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@eriksjolander376منذ 5 سنواتFinaly a good old "Eric the car guy"-video. Keep 'em coming Eric! Your friday videos makes my day. 4
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@mrdave777منذ 2 سنواتERIC! I just had to reinstall my rear seats. You made SEVERAL terrific ideas. Saving me time and headache! THANK YOU 1
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@brycelund7155منذ 5 سنواتBrings back memories when I used to watch your old Honda/Acura repair videos all day long in the summer. Cant thank you enough for all the cool shit you've thought me.
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@davidrasch3082منذ 5 سنواتWatching video like the ETCG series makes me a better informed consumer. When I have to go to a mechanic for repair I can visualize to some extent what is being told me about the repair. Now I can ask informed questions.
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@killahsi2003منذ 5 سنواتIf you were to remove the sway bar bushings in the rear you can move the whole away bar out of the way and clear the strut. Saves you time and personally I end up fighting the end links for hours and end tearing them apart. 11
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@stevenweinhaus9586منذ 5 سنواتI was wondering how you were going to go about compressing the springs, and that spring compressor is so awesome! Great video! You covered it all. 3
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@bobbit.943منذ 2 سنواتIf it wasn't for this video I never would have done my rear struts . Awesome video dude ! 1
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@stevegarbacz8573منذ 4 سنواتEric, I'll be installing new " slightly used " rear struts in my '05 TL in the very near future. The April weather has not been warm id="hidden7" class="buttons"> up here in Montreal, Quebec, Canada for much of the month, and so I've be studying and referring to this EXACT video to help me get the job done right without struggling !!! I HOPE ! Thank you for making this video for us TL LOVERS !! Cheers from Montreal. ....وسعت
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@msilvoliمنذ 5 سنواتGreat job Eric. These procedures will help me a lot in a near future. I have on 2006 and one 2007 Accord with original struts. I'm waiting for my time to change them. 2
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@Scottieamمنذ 5 سنواتIt's really good to see a "run of the mill" repair video. I've enjoyed all of your content through years. But I will say it's id="hidden9" class="buttons"> nice to see basic how-to video. Especially for me personally when I'm in the middle of a year away from family and being able to work on anything automotive or otherwise for that matter. ....وسعت2
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@jaredstrehlein5605منذ 5 سنواتYes, The original ETCG working on a Honda Motor Company product. Welcome back
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@90foxnotch87منذ 5 سنواتAs always this was a great video and thanks for all the info, I did this on my 07 TL and the hardest part was the rear seat. Odd design but it is a great car. 3
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@markwullenschneider195العام الماضيThanks again Eric! for years your Honda wisdom has hlepd me out.
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@homebuilthappiness2919منذ 5 سنواتAwesome job Eric! I love that generation of TL. 2
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@TimTurner115منذ 5 سنواتGreat job sir. Wish I would have had a strut spring compressor like that back in my day. one thing I used to do was put Dawn dishwashing liquid id="hidden11" class="buttons"> on the bushings before I reinstalled. It would keep the squeak and put a protective coating over the rubber bushings. I do not know if anyone still practice that ....وسعت5
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@jayminer4592منذ 3 سنواتEric- So glad you did this video. Great help. Concise and professional.
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@Michael-fw5efمنذ 5 سنواتExcellent camera angles! Really helps us understand how to do the job.
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@summushieremiasclarkson4700قبل 6 أشهرThis was immensely helpful, thanks. That f'in sway bar link still appears in my nightmares sometimes.
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@muhammedmalik6640منذ 5 سنواتEric you have to give us a before and after driving impression with the new struts. Thanks for the link, can't believe you get the whole oem id="hidden12" class="buttons"> assembly for just $200 dollars. That's one of the reasons I prefer honda products. I had a early 2000's Toyota avalon and that same oem assembly of parts cost over $400(online dealer pricing). That year avalon was basically a camry. In fact KYB, Monroe have the same part# for both. The final blow was when I got the struts they said made in mexico, by sachs. I realize large manufactures have invested heavily in mexico and they are producing good products, but Japanese made in preferred especially when you consider the high price. Honda is just far more committed to provided oem parts at reasonable pricing. ....وسعت2
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@DownRange02منذ 5 سنواتOMG!!! Eric DOES still work on average cars!!! YES! More please!
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@sergeymatpocمنذ 5 سنواتthanks to Brian, filmed like in the old times 1
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@1231234abcabمنذ 5 سنواتHell yea . Been waiting for quality videos on this car! Keep it up 2
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@Regal_Civicمنذ 5 سنواتEric what the heck. Back in your old dungeon of a shop we watched you dangerously remove Honda Springs from struts on your workbench. And now you're id="hidden13" class="buttons"> telling us that we probably shouldn't mess with it. Oh man I thought we were supposed to stay dirty! ....وسعت1
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@crosstoleranceمنذ 5 سنواتI love your throughout detail and explanation on installation of parts.
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@YiannisPagonisمنذ 4 سنواتEric you are wonderful. Like the good old days. Perfect
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@zgdrummerمنذ 4 سنواتThis video was really helpful. Thanks! I did the fronts the other weekend and needed to get the rears done. You definitely got lucky on the swaybar end id="hidden14" class="buttons"> links. ONE of the nuts came off for me and I had to sawsall the others off. I ended up replacing them with the Moog end links, which appear to be a better design than OEM anyway. ....وسعت
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@NolanTannerمنذ 2 سنواتSuch a good resource, swapped out a rear shock this afternoon. I had to cut off my endlink though as the allen keys stripped out so that was fun.
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@lonwillis783منذ 5 سنواتHello Eric Thank You for everything and Happy Holidays to you and your family! 1
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@geologic740منذ 5 سنواتThanks for showing us stuff like this. I agree with you on using Honda OEM struts. 2
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@jimthecarguyمنذ 5 سنواتNice job as usual Eric.Good advice about replacing the lock nut on top of the strut.
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@rmshanahanمنذ 4 سنواتThanks for the video, I have a 07 that just had a shock blow out. Had the work done back in December and occasionally heard a little noise/rattle. No lie, id="hidden15" class="buttons"> I watched this video today and it was so nice outside decided to wash the inside windows. When I went to the back seat I felt the seat move. They didn't re-tighten those two bolts. I would have had no idea why. ....وسعت
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@jdmeauxمنذ 5 سنواتThanks for the previous notice about the Haynes manuals. I got Christmas presents for the family that make sense. Moe 2
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@SimpleLife1971منذ 5 سنواتNice work there Eric, I always enjoy your videos!! 1
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@joshuachikumbindi3795العام الماضيThank you Eric,I was about to tow this seat out.!I appreciate your help my brother.
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@wingman2kمنذ 5 سنواتAs someone who recently bought a 3rd gen TL. More of these plz
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@jayyvq3698منذ 4 سنواتAs someone who just got a v6 accord I love this series
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@leedress2187منذ 5 سنواتNicely done. Needle nose vice grips are a must for work like that!
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@samueladams2649منذ 5 سنواتThese are the videos I miss from you Eric. let's go to work.
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@petecurran3995منذ 5 سنواتAce work, Eric! Strut replacement - a dark area in my knowledge!
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@StansAuto83منذ 5 سنواتBen a couple years since I watched! Nicely done Eric!
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@breauken910منذ 5 سنواتI've missed videos like this.. thank you sir
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@patrickcarrillo714منذ 5 سنواتI love those cars by far the best TL Acura has ever made I want a TL type S so badly with the 6-speed manual either an 07 or an 08 such nice cars 2
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@ganeshnarayan5505منذ 5 سنواتgreat video Eric thanks for showing how to install strut.have same 2007 acura TL. 1
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@TheBeerBox80منذ 5 سنواتThis is my favorite style of TL. It is just a good looking car. 2
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@bigwavedave2550منذ 5 سنواتAwesome, fully detailed excellent review! The 4G TL seat removal was a royal PITA, not sure what is worse to deal with for reassembly - the friction fit bar on the 4G rear seat or the 3G's top seat bolts.
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@djbarakas3329منذ 5 سنواتGreat watching someone who know what they are doing .
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@carlosnunes8819منذ 5 سنواتGreat video! As an owner of a 04 diamond white 165 on the clock now but at about 124 I have been trying to diagnose a inside wear on the tires and after id="hidden17" class="buttons"> alignment has been done proper tire psi rotation. I have came to the conclusion that the issue is the lower control arm bushing. Long story short Plzz lower control arm bushing video ....وسعت
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@jamesterrill1938منذ 5 سنواتYour videos are always very helpful for us do it yourself guys..
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@reneneron2971منذ 5 سنواتEric, wire brushing the end links with a steel wire brush before spraying will make it a much easier job. It takes just a few seconds. Second,, I fill id="hidden18" class="buttons"> the Allen socket of the end link with a dab of grease when reassembling.prevents corrosion and stripping it the next time. Those Allen sockets collect water and dirt like it's nobody's business, which can't happen if it is already filled with grease. ....وسعت
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@ask43242flightمنذ 5 سنواتWoW Eric is finally back. this is the video i am looking for. hopefully no more truck:).
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@anthonylaurice9593منذ 5 سنواتNice TL. I just got the 2011 TSX! Very happy to watch this series to see some pointers. Yes I know they aren't the same but still, good info none the less
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@AcuraAddictedمنذ 5 سنواتI counted no less than five arms on one side in the back! Together with the full damper this must be one smooth riding vehicle! 1
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@AntonioClaudioMichaelمنذ 5 سنواتGreat install and demonstration video Eric 1
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@MIKEYSREVIEWSمنذ 5 سنواتEric is back! No more Fairmont. Subscribed again.
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@KarlwinsFiveمنذ 5 سنواتMaybe a small table/cart near your press and spring compressor would be beneficial as there's usually multiple parts when using either of those machines. Great video as always! 1
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@DkpProductionمنذ 5 سنواتkyb is alright. Bought some Rock Auto discount gabriels for my del sol. If you park it overnight she will bounce like twice until the shocks get pumped up. Really good gabriel.
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@rusty6666منذ 5 سنواتNice work Eric looked pretty easy and not that hard .Thanks
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@ua7pyro591منذ 5 سنواتI've had to do this job twice on my own TL. Always use OEM struts. My cheap eBay struts lasted 8k miles before the lower bushing separated and caused major clunking and tire wear.
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@steveafanador6441منذ 5 سنواتIt's so awesome to have access to all those tools. 1
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@SWMOWZمنذ 5 سنواتyes love these type of vids from you keep it going my friend 2
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@JGoGetta20منذ 2 سنواتdefinitely boosted my confidence to do it on my acura but it's a gen b4 or 2 before this TL, but honda don't change much
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@brendanmurphy2919منذ 5 سنواتGosh I’ve been doing it wrong for years, next time I’m with my lady I’ll remember to bring my impact with extension and 10mm 12
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@israelcortez5643منذ 3 سنواتHi Eric love your videos. I have a quick question for you what do you think about the KYB's front struts for my 2009 Honda Accord V6.are they any good? 1
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@compunerdمنذ 5 سنواتI used kyb struts on my Honda accord and I love them. 3
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@hoadoan56منذ 5 سنواتGood video, clear and details , very helpfully. 1
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@McGo101قبل 3 أشهرHey Eric, about to do my rear struts on my 08 tls. Should I get an alignment right away or is it best to drive on them for a couple days to let them settle and adjust on the vehicle?
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@Charkatakمنذ 4 سنواتHey Eric, which noise did you hear from the rear? Was it a dull thump that had no metal sound or you heard a clunk?
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@allimkhan7540منذ 5 سنواتVery true factory parts from honda cost more but they last much longer is its cheaper in the long run great video !!!
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@trew3807منذ 2 سنواتIn the Acura service manual, they have the rubber bushings opposite of what you show in the video. The rubbers are pyramid shaped, and when installed they id="hidden25" class="buttons"> should form a football shape. The way it look like you installed them is more hour glass shaped. It seems intuitive to do it the hour glass way like you did, the mount plate looks like they should go in the hour glass way, but the manual calls for the opposite. Doing it the hour glass way causes the rubber to flair out as you tighten the top nut, deforming it, causing accelerated wear. ....وسعت
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@nonplayablecharacter4815منذ 5 سنواتHey Eric, I asked this question a couple years ago but for some reason YouTube decided to delete all of my inbox. What mic are you using?
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@zx8401ztvمنذ 5 سنواتSmashing repair, that will make the back end bounce less and a better bump absorption. Well worth replacing :-D. 1
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@stevenamar4071منذ 5 سنواتI have a question. I've heard when replacing front struts an alignment should be done. Is that true for rear struts? I bought a used 2nd gen CRV AWD id="hidden26" class="buttons"> that the dealer replaced a bad rear strut. Now I have bad tread wear. 99% sure they didn't do an alignment. Do I need to get an alignment? Thanks. ....وسعت
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@uumaddo8417منذ 3 سنواتEric, if the differential on my 2000 Acura RL 3.5 has no oil in the differential, would it cause the car to drive about a foot at a time then slams and id="hidden27" class="buttons"> stuck each time i tried to move, and if i should put oil in would it be ok again to drive? Thank you. ....وسعت
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@danielkim8287منذ 2 سنواتThis video convinced me to let someone else do it. The spring compressor things- dangerous!
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@matthewbaughman6411منذ 5 سنواتeric i watch your videos for quite sometime now and notice you seem to be a big honda/acura fan regardless your years of being a certified tech, is honda id="hidden28" class="buttons"> that good do you honestly recommend them or does it come down to prefence cause i like all certian makes and models ....وسعت
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@lineartechbd1600منذ 5 سنواتChuck Norris would just compress those springs with his fingers. 14
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@gianfrancoaمنذ 5 سنواتClassic Ericthecarguy is back. yaahh
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@boensprite8754منذ 5 سنواتDo you have a video on how to replace a lower ball joint on a dodge stratus or vehicle similar to it? I really need tips because I never done a ball joint before.
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@Jonny8859منذ 5 سنوات basically what I did to my wife last night is demonstrated here. 65
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@thefroman777منذ 5 سنواتClassic good old informative repair video :)
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@MBZXZمنذ 5 سنواتcan you do a video how to rebuild manual tl transmission? 04-06. idk if the 07-08 has manual (i have types manual)
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@themeez1000منذ 4 سنواتWhen you said the comment about having the nut back on and it being a sigh of relief, I relate to that so much. Lol
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@eli25jk70منذ 5 سنواتi remember doing this when i installed my coilovers, was quite annoying. i left the 2 bolts under the headrest out after i reinstalled everything so i could just pull the seat forward and reach back and adjust my dampening. 1
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@BarretKruseمنذ 5 سنواتStabilizer links, I remember that from your Honda Odyssey videos 1
مقاطع الفيديو ذات الصلة على 2004-2008 Acura TL Rear Strut Replacement:
Its a rule! (Murphy chapter 7 thing I think).
Keep these kinds of things coming. ....وسعت 16
one thing I used to do was put Dawn dishwashing liquid id="hidden11" class="buttons"> on the bushings before I reinstalled. It would keep the squeak and put a protective coating over the rubber bushings.
I do not know if anyone still practice that ....وسعت 5
Thanks for the link, can't believe you get the whole oem id="hidden12" class="buttons"> assembly for just $200 dollars. That's one of the reasons I prefer honda products. I had a early 2000's Toyota avalon and that same oem assembly of parts cost over $400(online dealer pricing). That year avalon was basically a camry. In fact KYB, Monroe have the same part# for both. The final blow was when I got the struts they said made in mexico, by sachs. I realize large manufactures have invested heavily in mexico and they are producing good products, but Japanese made in preferred especially when you consider the high price.
Honda is just far more committed to provided oem parts at reasonable pricing. ....وسعت 2
Moe 2
Strut replacement - a dark area in my knowledge!
The 4G TL seat removal was a royal PITA, not sure what is worse to deal with for reassembly - the friction fit bar on the 4G rear seat or the 3G's top seat bolts.
It seems intuitive to do it the hour glass way like you did, the mount plate looks like they should go in the hour glass way, but the manual calls for the opposite. Doing it the hour glass way causes the rubber to flair out as you tighten the top nut, deforming it, causing accelerated wear. ....وسعت
Well worth replacing :-D. 1