[Dean Magriso]

I have a 2003 Mitsubishi eclipse GT spyder, am I better off just going with the Monroe pre-loaded strut shocks assembly? it’s just a daily driver. There is no simple bolt in that I could fine. I’m not looking forward to removing my old coil springs to put it on a KYB excel g shock, then have to get new boots and top mounts it seems like a lot of unnecessary work.Is there any recommendations to make this simple?

 

[Widgmaster]

This job is not that hard to do. It's best to undo the sway bar link first. Then do the two nuts at the top of the strut, then the bottom nut. At this time you can inspect your equipment to see if it can be reused
( top plate and boot ) . You can order new struts at .....
2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 3.0L V6 Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assembly | RockAuto
These come complete with top plate and new boot already installed ..

 

[Pearl01Strat]

Bang for buck, yes the complete strut / coil combo is the way to go if keeping the stock suspension height and feel.

 

[Dean Magriso]

This job is not that hard to do. It's best to undo the sway bar link first. Then do the two nuts at the top of the strut, then the bottom nut. At this time you can inspect your equipment to see if it can be reused
( top plate and boot ) . You can order new struts at .....
2003 MITSUBISHI ECLIPSE 3.0L V6 Strut / Coil Spring / Mount Assembly | RockAuto
These come complete with top plate and new boot already installed ..

I have them out of the car,the one top plat is rusted through.I only found monroe rear loaded struts and that'd be great.My main concern is how are they? Has anyone used them? They're $186 for both from carparts.com. I'm just trying to find real reviews of them.Also if it's worth it to upgrade the swaybar and end links or is it a waste of money. Is there a noticable difference? For $200 i want it to be better.

 

[Sisyphus58]

I have them out of the car,the one top plat is rusted through.I only found monroe rear loaded struts and that'd be great.My main concern is how are they? Has anyone used them? They're $186 for both from carparts.com. I'm just trying to find real reviews of them.Also if it's worth it to upgrade the swaybar and end links or is it a waste of money. Is there a noticable difference? For $200 i want it to be better.

I'm presently using the Monroe Quick-Strut on the front and they are similar to stock. I also have the rears but have not installed them yet. Theoretically, they are easy peasy to install on the rear IF your bottom mount bolts aren't rusted. The Monroe part number is 271276 for the rears and RockAuto has them for $86 each.
When I get my lazy a$$ motivated, I have Tein S. Tech lowering springs that I'll swap into the Monroes, and keep my fingers crossed that my struts don't blow too quickly. Then I'll just get the KYB AGX struts.

 

[Sisyphus58]

As for the anti-sway bar, Suspension Techniques #51194 ($200) combined with Moog endlinks #K7432 ($50/pair) will be a noticable difference when cornering or evasive steering to avoid critters and deer.

 

[Dean Magriso]

I'm presently using the Monroe Quick-Strut on the front and they are similar to stock. I also have the rears but have not installed them yet. Theoretically, they are easy peasy to install on the rear IF your bottom mount bolts aren't rusted. The Monroe part number is 271276 for the rears and RockAuto has them for $86 each.
When I get my lazy a$$ motivated, I have Tein S. Tech lowering springs that I'll swap into the Monroes, and keep my fingers crossed that my struts don't blow too quickly. Then I'll just get the KYB AGX struts.

i ordered the monroe’s - thanks for the reply