Used strut prices

Across 88 vehicle-specific guides with current pricing, used strut guide medians run from $55 to $1,170, with a typical median of $128. Condition grade, mileage, and fitment move the price within that range.

Usually, yes. Buying a used strut from a salvage yard or auto recycler typically costs a fraction of the new strut replacement cost at a dealership. Compare the grade-level medians above against any replacement quote you've received, and remember our figures exclude shipping and installation labor.

Salvage yards, junkyards, pick-and-pull lots, and online used parts marketplaces all sell used struts. Our index tracks asking prices nationally, so you can benchmark a local quote against the market range before you buy.

Expect to pay toward the upper half of the $55–$1,170 range for a grade-A strut with low mileage. Check the grade table above for the current grade-level medians, and confirm whether shipping and any core charge are included in the quote.

They can be — condition grade is the key. Grade A parts come off low-mileage vehicles with little to no damage, grade B is average, and grade C or ungraded parts are the gamble. Buy grade A or B from a yard that offers a return window or warranty, and confirm the mileage of the donor vehicle before paying. The grade-level medians above show what each tier should cost.

Yes. A strut assembly is another name for a strut. Other common names include macpherson strut, quick strut, suspension strut, complete strut assembly. The prices on this page apply regardless of what it's called in your region or by your mechanic.

No — a strut is a structural suspension assembly that combines the spring and damper and supports the vehicle's weight; a shock absorber only damps motion. Most modern front suspensions use struts; many rear suspensions use shocks. If your vehicle has struts, a bare shock won't fit.

A factory strut is a fixed-valving damper paired with a spring, engineered to stock ride height and stiffness for daily comfort. A coilover is an aftermarket performance assembly where the spring sits on a threaded sleeve around the damper, letting you adjust ride height (and often stiffness) — it's built for lowering and handling, not OEM replacement. Buy a used strut for a stock replacement; buy a coilover kit only if you're modifying the suspension.