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Mar 4, 2006 | 06:24 PM

billysandra

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I need to replace the struts and springs in my 2005 Scion. Is it difficult and will I need a special tool?

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Mar 4, 2006 | 07:38 PM

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what kind of Scion? I am going to move it to the ab/xa section ahopefully hit it right..at least a 66% chance. Pm a super moda and ask to move this if it is a tc

Mar 4, 2006 | 09:56 PM

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Re: struts

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Originally Posted by billysandra

I need to replace the struts and springs in my 2005 Scion. Is it difficult and will I need a special tool?

The rear shocks are very easy:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=76186

Someone says a spring compressor is needed to remove the front struts, but these instructions jack up the corner of the car to release the spring:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=20769

Replacing the front struts is also a convenient time to install a strut bar:
https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29717