The rear struts on my girlfriends 2005 tc are getting noisy so I'm starting to look into replacement options. Last time I checked autozone, they weren't able to get replacements yet since it was a newer car. I'm just looking for an OEM/OEM equivalent, doesn't have to be anything that's higher performance. Where is my best option to buy them from and what can i expect cost wise for just the parts? Thanks for the help

 

Check trdsparks.com under there oem replacement parts. I think the last time I looked they were like $100 for each side for the front and for the rear for the actual strut body it is like 95

 

Best place to get OEM cheap is from the classified section and try to find someone selling them used. I have my oem struts with a 1000 miles on them if you're in souther california. ;)

^TRDsparks is cheaper than local dealerships.

 

So would it be number 1 in this picture ?


Unfortunately I'm not in any part of California. Would you be willing to ship them to Michigan?

 

Yea, as long as all the other stuff is fine you can just transfer it over.

 

If it's noisy over bumps, when the suspension travels up and down, isn't the strut the main culprit?

 

Yea, that could be it. It also could possible be the rear sway bar bushings, they might to be regreased.

 

Yes, that's part number 1. The rest of the stuff is basically cushion for the spring and holds it in place. You should be able to re-use them without fear.

 

Couple more questions. Are the left and the right side the same part number? Also, do all model years of the tc use the same part number?