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Rear Shocks ?


TeeJay3800

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Hey guys, long time no talk. I know this is something I should search for, but I'm on dial-up and on someone else's PC (very limited time). I just need to know what you think about replacing my rear shocks. I am thinking about going with Monroe Sensa-Tracs. I know KYB makes some good shit, but I don't want to spend an arm and a leg. Please give suggestions for good shocks at a good price.

 

I also need to know how hard a job this will be. I'll be doing it with the gf's dad and need to know any tips or any other info you can give.

 

Thanks.

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Hell man, go with the KYB GR-2's.......they are frickin AWESOME, and VERY affordable. Check out tirerack.com or similar sites. I got my two rear struts for less than 100 bucks shipped.....maybe even less.....I've forgotten....

 

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$100 is an arm and a leg? :shock:

 

sure for someone on a budget. you can get monroe's for half that.

Yeah the Sensa-Tracs were $55 each at Kragen. $100 EACH for the GR2's?? Damn, I really want those. I'll have to go with the Monroe's if I can't get the KYB's at a similar price.

 

Any body have any info on how hard they are to replace or any hints?

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Not to bad at all, I only paid $65 for my GR2's from Adv. auto. Had to order them, took 2 days I think, but no shipping, and a good enough price for me. Made a world of difference. Keep in mind when changing them to relieve stress on the bolts by moving the car up and down. I tried moving the suspension, and it kept it bound up. Moved the car up/down, and it freed them up.

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i have KYB GR2 rear struts on my Cutlass and i think they are great! still doing great after 60,000 miles of use. TireRack.com has them for $48/each - that's where i got mine.

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i have KYB GR2 rear struts on my Cutlass and i think they are great! still doing great after 60,000 miles of use. TireRack.com has them for $48/each - that's where i got mine.

 

thats pretty good. my sears lifetime struts are shot after 30,000, and i don't have the recipt.

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Well I have the monroes on the rear. Only about 2 years old, and 5-10k miles on them. I heard that if you let the car sit for too long they will start to break down. Anyways, I let the car sit for a couple months, then got back to driving it and one of the struts blew. So I am not sure if it was a shitty strut or if it was from sitting too long. Needless to say I am putting KYBs on the rear to match the fronts. Just my 2 cents.

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Well guys I orderd the GR2's from NAPA for $64 each. They should be in by Monday afternoon. I'm anxious to get them on to see the handling difference. I'm sure I'll notice a lot since the ones installed now are completely shot (and make TONS of noise).

 

Should I buy the mounting kit or whatever they call it too? I heard some of the bolts, etc. may not be reuseable.....

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