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Recommendations on aftermarket brands for suspension parts?

1.9K views 5 replies 4 participants last post by  KYRGYZ  
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09 Odyssey EXL 178K mileage, no replacement for suspension parts except for rear shock/wheel bearing&hub assembly.

I am working on replacing suspension parts.

i have already replaced rear wheel bearing/hub from Timken and KYB rear shock, but I forgot to replace rear upper control arm.

Oil change is due pretty soon, so I am thinking about changing cv axle&seal , front wheel bearing, quick strut, inner/outer tie rods, control arms for both front and rear.

Are there any suggestions for which aftermarket parts to pick based on Rockauto’s selection?

I am excited for grease-able suspension parts where I can put grease everytime I do oil change/tire rotation.
 
#2 ·
Everything there but the axles is a safe buy.

Aftermarket axles are commonly stated as having around a 2 year lifespan, and Honda axles are the most recommended.

If you're going to grease everything at every oil change, make sure they're gushers, though I think Moog does use gushers.

Most recommend that if you're replacing the entire strut assembly, you transfer the original bearing assembly and just clean it out, regrease and re-use it as it is more reliable/robust than the KYB bearing.

If you're replacing axle seals, get Honda brand.
 
#4 ·
I have never replaced cv axle, front wheel bearing for this car yet. (2009 minivan with 178k mileage)

should i just replace control arms, tie rods, quick struts only?

could you be more specific about clean/re-greasing original bearing assembly while replacing strut assembly? You mean like putting something like antiseize inside of wheel hub?
 
#5 ·
Wow
The prices have gone up a lot.
Oh my. o_O

7 years ago ~ , those were dealer prices on oem.

I will apply now for a second job, so I can change my valve cover gaskets. :)

This is nuts.

Rock on
Yeah.. unfortunately OEM probably cost way more than these.

But at least Valve cover gaskets are relatively cheap parts and can be purchased as OEM without issues.

not a bad idea for replacing spark plug, adjusting valve, ps fluid, cleaning throttle body/maf sensor, engine air filter, drive belt and pcv valve while you at it.

don’t forget about getting Honda-bond for your valve cover as well! And make sure to “lightly” tap your spark plug tubing seals to avoid damaging it.