LukeZ34 Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 Since it's tax return season, we've decided to put some money in to replacing the original suspension components on the TGP. I've decided to go with Monroe sensa-tracs, and have priced them the lowest at http://www.autopartsgiant.com Part # 73305 Front Strut Cartridge - $40.95 each 71831 Rear Strut assembly - $51.89 each 902941 Strut-Mate Bearing plate - $38.48 each AK-43 Monroe Adapter Kit (lower bolts) - $4.83 each The above parts is what I've priced out for replacement in all 4 corners, with new lower bolts on the rears, and new rear strut mounts (originals are shot). My questions are: For those that have replaced their OEM equipment with Monroe's, are the part numbers I have above correct? (they are Monroe's #'s) What else should I consider replacing? I've never gotten too indepth with the suspension in these cars, so I don't know what's there to fail over time. I do know that one of our leaf spring rubber boots is gone. What's a good replacement for them? Quote
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 10, 2006 Report Posted February 10, 2006 MOOG part# K6544 $15.26/ea from rockauto.com Quote
mfewtrail Posted February 11, 2006 Report Posted February 11, 2006 MOOG part# K6544 $15.26/ea from rockauto.com "McQuay Norris" makes some of those that I found the other day for $8.99/each. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=MCQ&mfrpartnumber=SK7050&parttype=1416&ptset=A Just another option... Quote
White93z34 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Posted February 12, 2006 strut bearing plate??? i just finished replaceing all 4 of my struts with sensatracks heres what i bought: monroe sensatrack front strut cartrages: $37 each monroe sensatrack rear struts: $45 each Spicier rear strut mounts: $40 each rear boot kit: $17 each sorry i don't have the part numbers anymore... unless they are on the recipts, i'll check when i get the chance. i thought about replaceing my front strut mounts, but mine seemed to be in good enough shape and hell if i ever want to replace them down the road i can prety easy. Quote
LukeZ34 Posted February 12, 2006 Author Report Posted February 12, 2006 I think the strut bearing plates are Monroe's name for the rear mounts. Where did you purchase yours at? Quote
EviLette Posted February 12, 2006 Report Posted February 12, 2006 I just replaced all four on mine with monroe sensa-tracs and umm... I dont remember what he did with the rear becuase I wasn't there... he said I should've gotten the plates and whatever but I didn't. On the front, all we replaced were the cartridges and it made a world of difference... like 45 bucks a piece at o'reillys... Quote
White93z34 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Posted February 12, 2006 ah okay, i see i got all mine from a local parts store, it was nice and low cost to me since i get a shop discount on everything. made 150% improvement in how the car rides. Quote
NeonKnight Posted February 12, 2006 Report Posted February 12, 2006 Okay i did exactly what you are about to do, here is the part numbers and cost from my receipt. MON 71831 (Rear Strut) 41.84 MON 902941 (Rear mounting Kit) 23.84 MON 73305 (Front Cartridge) $33.02 that was all bought with my moms boyfriends discount at allied auto parts. my total was $214, i didnt replace the front strut mounts because they were already aftermarket and in great condition. do yourself a favor have about 2 floor jacks, nd a helping hand. my car has the rear figure 8 bushing that holds up the spring and assembly. that thing is a pain in the ass to try and compress... i then realized i could disconect the rear trailing arm haha. Quote
LukeZ34 Posted February 13, 2006 Author Report Posted February 13, 2006 Okay i did exactly what you are about to do, here is the part numbers and cost from my receipt. MON 71831 (Rear Strut) 41.84 MON 902941 (Rear mounting Kit) 23.84 MON 73305 (Front Cartridge) $33.02 Awesome, thanks! I'll look in to replacing the front strut mounts as well. Probably couldn't hurt since they are originals. Quote
Bossman429 Posted February 16, 2006 Report Posted February 16, 2006 When are you planning on doing this Luke? I could be willing to help, depending on when you do it. 8) Quote
LukeZ34 Posted February 18, 2006 Author Report Posted February 18, 2006 Not sure, maybe over spring break? That's March 20-26th for us. That's not set in stone though. It'd be great to have the help though, so if sometime during spring break would work for you, let me know. Quote
Bossman429 Posted February 18, 2006 Report Posted February 18, 2006 Spring break for us is 20-26 too. Although I still work every day except Sunday. Gotta pay those bills! Quote
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