[quote:19d1c60887="losone"]Shock towers never have to be replaced. There is a bearing on top of the strut that makes some noise. Sounds like a tire store trying to sell a job.
Take it too a different mechanic not a tire or muffler shop. It is typical of their actions. Good luck[/quote:19d1c60887]
But when he said front bearings, were those the shock tower bearings, or the wheel bearings/hubs.
You can only replace the entire hub in the wheel.
Also many aftermarket strut bearings are pure garbage. You have to make sure you get a full replacement, as I replaced them on my Grand AM and they rubbed causing the clunking noises when you turn the wheels in say a parking lot. That's because the springs are being stressed, if the bearing does not work right. Not a fun job as you have to compress the springs to disassemble the strut tower... A very dangerous task if not done properly, you can kill yourself or cause serious injury.
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Sep 16, 2007 at 5:49 PM
