which is last W to have leaf spring + front strut cartridges

[briandors]

My dad has a 89 Regal and I have a 95 Cutlass Supreme. I love the front strut cartridge, rear leaf spring design. So easy to replace struts at either end.

 

I don't think current w-bodies have that layout anymore? What was the last year (and which model) to be setup like this? Might wanna snag one in good shape.

 

Brian

[pwmin]

all gen 1's have the transverse monoleaf (88-96) monte's and lumina's (95-99) are considered gen 1.5 and have mcpherson struts on all 4 corners.

[briandors]

The springs are coiled over the struts on the rear of the montes and lumina's? So I'd need a spring compressor?

[pwmin]

yes. same principal as the front. "mcpherson strut assembly"

[briandors]

I guess I'll keep my eye open for a 96 GP.

[DiscoStudd]

Although the 95-99 Monte and 95-01 Lumina had coilovers in the back, the front strut assemblies are identical to the 90-94 Lumina, 88-96 GP/Regal, and 88-97 Cutlass Supreme.

 

So to answer your original question, the 97 Cutlass Supreme was the last W to have the monoleaf in the rear...