rear struts

[brake]

I haven't priced all the stuff for the front struts, How much are we looking at here?
Where are you getting the leaf spring too?

I got my stuff from RockAuto. You need a couple different things

MONROE 73305 x2 - strut cartridge
MONROE 63622 x2 - strut boots - if you need them, you may not
MONROE 901921 x2 - upper mounts - you will need these
MONROE 902994 - coil spring seat for one side
MONROE 902995 - coil spring seat for the other side


Get them from the same manufacturer and you can combine shipping.


While you're in there it would be in your best interest to do any brake/wheel bearing/ball joint work. I replaced both ball joints because it takes an extra 5-10 minutes per side when it's apart like that.

[brake]

as for the leaf spring, I'm buying it locally. I've only been able to find one, and the shop only still has it in the back room because the owner/operator has the same car I do.



good luck man!

[Crazy K]

buy Monroe sensatrack or KYB GR2 ONLY to get good results.

Advance discount code VISA is the best. saves up to $50 off $150 purchase.

[brake]

The monroes I got ride GREAT. The rear ones I'm getting are Struttek or something like that...like I said, probably cheap, but $ is tight right now.

[brake]

Do the 2 bolts just thread up into the trunk from underneath? I figure the bolts would be through some nuts in the trunk but there aren't any.


Ordered the struts today, going to start hitting the bolts with various penetrating oils once or twice a day til they get here so they won't be too hard to work loose.

[94 olds vert]

Correct they thread up inside the trunk from the wheel well. They are 15mm. Spray them good, they can be a pain if you have one break on you.

When removing them you should be turning your wrench left.

[brake]

I'll be doing it in the shop at school, so at least I've got equipment if I need to get a broken bolt out.


Thanks!


Will I need to take the monoleaf out to replace the struts?

[94 olds vert]

If you can heat them up a bit first. It will help to break it free from the rust. No the mono leaf does not have to be removed. The strut mount bolts into the knuckle with two 1" bolts. Leave the nut on the end of them. because they have a spline, so when you hit them out you won't damage the threads.

[brake]

yeah we've got oxy-fuel so heating them up is an option....i'll just make damn sure to pull the carpet back as far away from the strut tower as i can.


thanks pal.

[94 olds vert]

Your welcome

I didn't even attempt to remove them before I heated them suckers up. I'd rather be safe than sorry. Make sure there are no wires on top of the strut towers either. And I hope everything goes well for you.

[AWeb80]

Wow....strut prices have sky rocketed apparently. The last time I did my rears it was around $50 a side from rockauto or locally from Advance Auto. KYB is the only brand I would go with. They are priced comparatively with other brands and are better IMHO.

[94 olds vert]

KYB is the best. After putting them in the CS, I had to put them in the GP. They are just worth it.

[brake]

My Ford gets MOOG and KYB. My Pontiac gets the white box parts

[brake]

Does anyone happen to have torque specs for the rear struts? And possibly the trailing arm to knuckle


I've got 34 ft pounds for the upper and 122 ft lbs for the lower. Is that accurate?

[AWeb80]

I've never tq'd suspension parts. I just make them tight as shit.