Front Strut Replacement '95 Cutlass Supreme Convertible FE3

[Galaxie500XL]

I had intended well over a year ago to replace the front struts on my '95, but other stuff invervened...

 

I was asking last year about the closest to OEM struts I could get for the car, the consensus seemed to be the KYB GR2. Had a question, though, the car has over 220,000 miles on it...are there other things, such as the strut mount, or bearing I should also plan to replace while I've got things apart?

[skitchin]

Just went through this with my vehicle. I had some things out of spec, so I really went overboard overhauling things... I wound up with some extra bearings and misc, but it was worth it

 

Update to my parts list

Prices for quantity shown – not sure if I’ll need balljoints or tierods

 

Control Arms

-Front Left Lower Control Arm DORMAN Part # 520147 $61.79

-Front Right Lower Control Arm DORMAN Part # 520148 $61.79

 

Sway Bar Bushings

Greaseable Sway Bar Bushings 35mm Energy Suspension Part # 9.5173 x1 $18.99

Greaseable Sway Bar Bushings 23mm Energy Suspension Part # 9.5159 x1 $15.99

 

Springs and Struts

Front Coil Springs ACDELCO Sold In Pairs Part # 45H1078 $64.89

Front Strut KYB GR-2 / Excel-G Part # 366004 x2 $91.78

Strut Bellow kit KYB Part # SB104 x2 $24.42

Strut Plate Insulator w/ Bearing RAYBESTOS Part # 5201193 x2 $97.58

Strut Mount Cap w/ Bearing ACDELCO Part # 45E1224 x2 $111.58

 

$548.81

 

http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/73936-1995-GP-SE-Front-Suspension

 

 

 

[rich17]

You plan on keeping it? Then yes strut mounts and inspect the ball joints, bearings, and tie rods.