2002 CR-V Rear Struts

Mar 20, 2006 1 Replies

Greetings all;



I need to replace the rear strut assemblies (fluid leaking, noise over bumps), but would like something a bit stronger than Honda offers. I slightly overload the cargo area once in a while and would like the replacements to last longer and not sag as much.



I live on a dirt road that is poorly maintained and now that the snow is beginning to melt it is one pothole after another. My CR-V has had to deal with this road nearly everyday since we bought it new. I suppose this explains the premature failure of the struts as well as the rear bearings.



Any suggestions? Thanks



Bill


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Worn 'sway bar links' are way more likely the cause of a CLACK noise. You can get them off eBay for about half-price. Buyer beware. Here's an example of what they look like for a first generation CR-V.

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's a web page with three or four suggestions from actual'sufferers'.
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advice about shocks. They get discussed here a bit:
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first, ask questions later. It's WAY faster. 'Curly'

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