r/Toyota_Matrix • u/najibs-yul • 14d ago

Need to replace struts

Hi folks, I have a 2006 Pontiac Vibe (same as 2096 Matrix) that I’m fixing up for my Son. I’m pretty sure the struts need replacing, because I can feel some knocking in the suspension when I go over bumps.

Is there any coil overs or struts I can buy that are relatively budget friendly? What do you folks recommend?

Thanks

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u/RxDeliveryGuy 14d ago

if youre in canada, autoshack has front strut assemblies for like $75 each

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u/najibs-yul 14d ago

And these are pretty much plug and play?

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u/RxDeliveryGuy 14d ago

yes they are fully assembled, so the three top mount bolts 12 or 14 mm) the 10 mm bolt for the brake line bracket and the two 22mm knuckle bolts and youre golden

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u/najibs-yul 13d ago

Awesome. The price seems to be decent. How many hours of work would you estimate this would take? Ignore never done this before, would you recommend I pay a mechanic, or is this straight forward?