SOURCE: strus or shocks in the front end of the magnum?
According to the replacement parts guide, they are struts and I checked for all wheel drive and 2 wheel drive and all are showing struts.
SOURCE: replacing front struts
Okay....here is the steps first....and then the directions on how to use the tools:
SOURCE: What is the average cost to replace front struts and tie rods? I was quoted an insane 1300.00
Not that much. I would say more like 700-750 with an alignment
SOURCE: how to install front struts for a dodge caravan
the strut mounts on top with three studs and on the bottom with two bolts to the spindle support, you will need a spring compressor to exchange the spring, its a good idea to install new bearing plates, when reassembling make sure the spring plate is lined up properly, get repalcement cam bolts for the bottom and then get the vehicle realigned, while you are it its a good idea to check the ball joints and tie rods for any looseness,
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SOURCE: 1989 xt6 subaru front struts
Overtime the rubber boots dry out and create small cracks that leak slowly on the front and rear air suspension. Through experimentation, I have found that you can add this green material called "Green Goop" that you add to bicycle tires to stop leaks. I added four ounces to each shock and exercised them while removed from the car. You'll see this material bleed through these airline cracks. Reinstall shocks but be careful not to allow this green material to leak back to the air solenoid. If the air suspension light on the dashboard is blinking, the compressor has shut down in fault condition. Put the ignition key to off remove the negative side on the battery, turn the key to on and then off. Replaced battery cable and this should clear the fault. If it does not you will half to add air into the system by removing one of the air tubes into the system to build up some pressure and will help to clear the fault. While this may be time-consuming and looks to be complicated, it‘s not! If you have any mechanical ability this can be really achieved and so, will save you couple thousand dollars in replacing the air suspension. One air shock from the dealer is $450. Of course you can convert to standard shocks that are on the market. But this takes away from that great ride that only air suspension can give you! And that makes a XT6 the best! Hope this helps? JH
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Thank you. Everything I found says v6 only and it had be worried bc I honestly don't like messing with a spring compressor tool to just change only the strut. Loaded assemblies are so much easier and safer.
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