[s-cars] Replacing struts...

[Aaron]

I can understand wanting to do the job your self but....
In my case I had my local tire shop order the struts from shocks .com 
and do the install.  The price was only slightly more than If I would 
have bought direct.  I am now on my second set of front struts due to a 
problem with the bilsteins failing.  (still trying to figure out why). 
 I feel lucky the tire shop offers a lifetime warrantee - including labor!
Well worth it!
Good luck
Aaron T


Bill de Alva wrote:

>I am in need of new struts for my 95 S6 with 93,000 miles and would appreciate some guidance.
> 
>1) Are any specialized tools required to replace the struts and is it a reasonable undertaking for a moderately experience home mechanic?
> 
>2) Should all four struts be replaced at once (or is it unreasonable to replace just the front struts)?
> 
>3) Should I plan on replacing the upper strut bearings along with the struts?
> 
>4) What other parts should I plan on replacing along with the struts?
> 
>5) What are the best struts for the 95 S6 and what are some good sources?  I have a quote from Shox.com for Bilstein OE sport suspension struts (rear shaft 12mm) at $449 in sets of four (not sure whether the price is for one or for all four).
> 
>6) Approximate how much should I expect to pay a dealer for the complete job?
> 
>Any help with these questions will be greatly appreciated.
>
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