[OdyinNH]

I just ordered strut assy's from Majestic. I usually order from Bernardi but their prices are way up on these. I e-mailed asking what the scoop is seeing they list the lowest prices and this is what I recieved for an answer: "Honda has been raising the price of that part. The new selling price is actually $460.48 each. Prices were raised most recently on July 1. They were also raised on June 1 and April 1. If you can order from those 2 companies for those prices I would act immediately before they figure it out. That is about $150 less per unit than I can buy from American Honda." Needless to say I took his advice and ordered them. The other company still showing the lower pricing is Hondapartscheap but they're total cost was more than Majestic.

 

[William Wiles]

Go aftermarket. http://www.autobarn.net/sophioitem.html?mode=SS&keyword1=LIFT_SUPPORTS

 

[OdyinNH]

I wanted to get the whole assembly so I wouldn't have to buy all the individual parts. No one sells the whole deal that I know of besides Honda.

 

[leecea]

I bought the KYB damper and strut tops from TireRack for about $125/side. The other stuff can be reused. But the job would certainly be easier if you just buy the entire assembly.

 

[rpedersen]

I was very pleased with KYB GR-2 front struts, KYB front strut mounts, KYB strut boots/bellows. Added to this the OEM springs and sway bar link set from Majestic Honda. Just another route to go which may save some money based on all OEM parts.

 

[OdyinNH]

My strut assemblies came in today, 2 days...wow. I also ordered rear shocks from Rockauto. I'm curious to see how different the old van rides after they are installed. It should be quick and painless too.

 

[blakefan04]

Was your strut assy complete. I mean you dont have to compress the springs? Just remove the old and put in the new kit strut and spring? Thanks

 

[OdyinNH]

Complete and almost painless to change. The hardest part is the nut on the sway bar link (not sure what they call it). Impact wrench is very helpful though. I got it aligned today, I had it really close

 

[FFWD]

Is there any difference between the strut assemblies for the LX and EX? I'm seeing different prices between the two and if there's no difference I'll go with the cheaper one.

 

[OdyinNH]

I don't think so but best to compare the part numbers. You can look them up on Bernardi Honda or Majestic Honda.

 

[lockon]

I was very pleased with KYB GR-2 front struts, KYB front strut mounts, KYB strut boots/bellows. ...

Me as well. The KYB route was a lot cheaper than the OEM route plus the ride is much better.

Sunil