2002 Honda Accord V6 with 247,500 miles, looking to replace the front shock absorbers. Here are a few options. I could use some education on what to expect from aftermarket as I understand what I get from OEM - same ride, good quality, etc.; quite a price jump though. Although just getting the shock absorber & adding on rubber parts & mount would probably make the most sense as the complete assembly is probably used for wrecks, etc. perhaps.
The complete Honda assembly includes all the rubber, mounts, the works. I can get a "complete" assembly aftermarket but haven't confirmed the contents nor quality. Or, I could get the strut only & add-on Moog p/n 901940 with Strut Mount, Bearing, Upper Spring Isolator, Lower Spring Isolator, or Upper Spring Seat for $15 or Moog p/n K90467 bumper, bellow, & washer for $45. I need to look at these actual add-on parts to see for sure what they contain rather than online descriptions only.
Honda OEM
51601-S87-A13 Front shock absorber assembly including spring, right front $411.26
51602-S87-A08 Front shock absorber assembly including spring, right front $411.26
51605-S87-A07 Front shock absorber, right front $123.62
51606-S87-A03 Front shock absorber, left front $123.62
AutoZone Duralast p/n LS33-80891 McPherson strut with N.O.K. seals, hard chrome piston rod, and coil spring $200 for the loaded pair
AAP Monroe p/n 181691 RoadMatic complete strut assembly including Strut, Strut Mount and Coil Spring $153 for the loaded pair
AAP Monroe p/n 71691 OESpectrum Strut only; Low Gas Charged Unit - Slow Strut Rod Extension $100 for the pair
AAP Monroe p/n 81691 strut only $80 for the pair
NAPA p/n NS 171691 quick strut $308 for the loaded pair
The complete Honda assembly includes all the rubber, mounts, the works. I can get a "complete" assembly aftermarket but haven't confirmed the contents nor quality. Or, I could get the strut only & add-on Moog p/n 901940 with Strut Mount, Bearing, Upper Spring Isolator, Lower Spring Isolator, or Upper Spring Seat for $15 or Moog p/n K90467 bumper, bellow, & washer for $45. I need to look at these actual add-on parts to see for sure what they contain rather than online descriptions only.
Honda OEM
51601-S87-A13 Front shock absorber assembly including spring, right front $411.26
51602-S87-A08 Front shock absorber assembly including spring, right front $411.26
51605-S87-A07 Front shock absorber, right front $123.62
51606-S87-A03 Front shock absorber, left front $123.62
AutoZone Duralast p/n LS33-80891 McPherson strut with N.O.K. seals, hard chrome piston rod, and coil spring $200 for the loaded pair
AAP Monroe p/n 181691 RoadMatic complete strut assembly including Strut, Strut Mount and Coil Spring $153 for the loaded pair
AAP Monroe p/n 71691 OESpectrum Strut only; Low Gas Charged Unit - Slow Strut Rod Extension $100 for the pair
AAP Monroe p/n 81691 strut only $80 for the pair
NAPA p/n NS 171691 quick strut $308 for the loaded pair
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