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11-14-2022, 11:58 AM | #1 |
Drives: 2007 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Sep 2019
Location: Maryland
Posts: 50
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Front strut mounts replacement: OEM or Aftermarket?
My Yairs is nearing 140k miles and it's time to replace the struts and rear shocks. I bought TRD shocks, TRD springs, bushings, strut mounting plates, bearings and most of the other required hardware from Toyota. The last thing I need to buy before I complete the job is front strut mounts. KYB strut mounts are $39 at my local auto parts store or $98 from my local Toyota dealer.
I think deciding to go down the aftermarket or OEM parts route typically just comes down to personal preference, but figured I'd ask anyways. Personally, I'm leaning towards OEM since I drive over 35k miles a year and I want maximum reliability and cornering performance. I can’t have my car out of commission long and I don’t want to touch the suspension again anytime soon, but of course paying over double is insulting. Anyways I know I’m over thinking this, but what are your thoughts? Last edited by Ecefour; 11-14-2022 at 12:11 PM. |
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