Rear Struts

[stantmann]

Hi All,
I need to replace my rear struts on my 93 3.4 Cuttlass convertible. I have yet to break out the book on it, but was wondering if any of you have any tips before I get started. Do I need to be aware of any tough situations I will run into. Since I am already in there, anything else that I should replace?

[SappySE107]

its a ton of fun...can't think of any tips other than breaker bar and air tools.

[Anonymous]

24mm deep impact socket is the only tool I needed that I didn't have. Might wanna look into that. Its a pretty easy job altogether.

[Rhedalert]

Look into getting the rear struts that do NOT have the elongated lower knuckle bolt hole that allows movement/alignment. New Monroes have them this way. Just install it and it stays in one place and you won't need to guestimate a position or get an alignment (As long as you dont have accident damage)

Also now is a good time to get new upper mounts if yours have any rust, also get the rear jounce bumper/shield kit to prolong the strut's useful life.

[Anonymous]

KYB GR2s have the elongated hole. It makes for a fun trial-and-error process.

[stantmann]

I'll be doing that over the holiday weekend. I haven't bought any of it yet. Are you saying get the Monroe Struts or not to? Any name brand suggestions for struts, upper mounts, bushings, etc?


Thanks,
Dennis

[Rhedalert]

New Monroes are easier to install cause they don't have the elongated hole, but even if it did, it isnt much harder