garageman402
$100 Site Donor 2024
Hey, is there really any difference in replacement struts? I'm looking at the whole assembly, with the spring, bearing, etc. As far as spring rate, are they all about the same?
Seems like there is Monroe, and then everyone else, with a huge price gap. The vehicle is the 2000 Montana, which my son-in-law replaced just the strut a few years ago, he used a Delco part, so it would last. The bearing was noisy, he didn't replace that. Well, it's leaking. Since I am not a tech, and don't have access to shop equipment, I am opting for the fully assembled item, which includes all new rubber, bearings, the whole nine.
I have seen where an Impala part with the taxi and police option will fit the van. I assume that is the heavy duty model? I was wondering if an upgrade was available?
I'm looking at the "StrutTEK" item, which I believe is exclusively carried by Prime Choice Auto Parts. I have read reviews, and there are a fair amount of negatives, but I didn't see too many about item failure, anyone here have experience with them? The Monroe item is around $100.00 each, I got the whole set, front struts, rear shocks, for $140.!! Seems like all of the off brands are from the same factory in China.....
Thoughts?
Seems like there is Monroe, and then everyone else, with a huge price gap. The vehicle is the 2000 Montana, which my son-in-law replaced just the strut a few years ago, he used a Delco part, so it would last. The bearing was noisy, he didn't replace that. Well, it's leaking. Since I am not a tech, and don't have access to shop equipment, I am opting for the fully assembled item, which includes all new rubber, bearings, the whole nine.
I have seen where an Impala part with the taxi and police option will fit the van. I assume that is the heavy duty model? I was wondering if an upgrade was available?
I'm looking at the "StrutTEK" item, which I believe is exclusively carried by Prime Choice Auto Parts. I have read reviews, and there are a fair amount of negatives, but I didn't see too many about item failure, anyone here have experience with them? The Monroe item is around $100.00 each, I got the whole set, front struts, rear shocks, for $140.!! Seems like all of the off brands are from the same factory in China.....
Thoughts?