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97 Bonneville SSE Struts

I have the electronic suspension on my car which the dealer wants to charge me around $900 for to replace the front struts. I have been told that the replacements will not hook back up to the electronics and that there is a service bulletin that explains how to terminate the wire that hooks up to each of the current struts.

I would like to know what other brand of struts are available for my application that won't empty my wallet and also what the service bulletin says regarding terminating the wires. The bulletin is

00-03-11-001A AUG 00 Passive Struts - Use on Ride Control Equipped vehicle.

Any suggestions regarding alternatives to the dealer would be appreciated.

Thanks Andy

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Troutman2000
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When replacing with the passive struts, would I select the regular suspension or the H/D suspension for my vehicle? What would the difference be? Do you also recommend replacing the strut mounts as well and does that part include the bearing?

Your post was most helpful and informative.

Thanks, Andy

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Troutman2000

From what I remember the site didnt have a light duty shock, i think it had both heavy duty shocks just reworded. You better check with them on which ones actually hd and get the HD one. Both listed are priced the same. You shouldnt have to worry about the mounts/bearing unless yours have actually failed. Btw how many miles are on your car? Is the pcm actually saying those shocks need replaced? Is there leakage from the struts? Those air shocks usually last a long time.

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Bonnevilles R Kewl

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