It seems I am always replacing either struts or mounts or both on my
Check your springs.
Sorry, check your spring.
Yes ;)
By OEM parts or another brand if dissatisfied with Monroe. At 14 years old you may need more than just the struts. You may need control arm bushings front & rear.
Good Luck
========= Harryface =========
1991 Pontiac Bonneville LE 3800 V6 ( C ), Black/Slate Grey _~_~_~297,834 miles_~_~_~_~_~_~_U.S.A._~_~_~_~_~_
~~~The Former Fleet ~~~
89 Cavalier Z 24 convertible 78 Holiday 88 coupe 68 LeSabre convertible 73 Impala sedan
Struts ought to last about 60-80k miles - assuming you don't off road it a lot. The set I put on my car several years ago were Gabriel. They were good. Last summer I decided to put on MOnroe. The new Monroe left front would not extend when I took the wire off, the right front was leaking oil pretty bad right out of the box. I did not even mess with the rears, I just took all
4 back and got Gabriels again. No more Monroes for me ever again.Have something to add? Share your thoughts — no account required.
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