Discount Monroe 171672 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly

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I was aware for some time about the need to replace shocks in my aging car, so when I found out about "Buy 3 get 4th Free" event from Monroe I decided to give it a shot. Since we kind of like to get dirty and do things ourselves, I went for complete/pre-assembled sets of Monroe SensaTrac (Model#: 171672 for the front and 171686 for the rear). I purchased them on AutoParts123, which doesn't collect tax from NY residents, has free shipping, and offered additional 15% off on Memorial Day.

Unfortunately one shock came damaged or was badly manufactured and couldn't be used. Other than that, new shocks are comfortable, and help my car to stick to the road especially on super holey New York City roads. I didn't notice any improvement in braking or fuel economy but this was expected (every part maker claims that replacing old parts will improve MPG but of course it never happens). So far I drove only ~500 miles (including very holey roads in the city + heavy slopes in the mountains), and I like them but I can't say anything about durability and life.

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Used these on a 2002 Grand Am 3.4 and it was the easiest job. Popped off the old ones, helps to have an impact wrench, and popped on the new ones. Definitely took less than an hour, including jacking up the car and getting the tires off and on. After a quick trip to the local shop for an alignment car drives like new.

I hate having to deal with spring compressors and the basic bomb to hold transferring just the spring to a new set. And since Amazon has such a great price on the full package why not update all the pieces and save the hassle.

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I'm handy, but I had never installed struts before. After watching a video or two online, I saw how it was done. Then I found these and realized it would be even easier because the springs come pre-installed. This eliminated the need for a spring compressor, spring removal, re-install on the new strut, etc. Also, I needed a new spring on one side anyway.

Installing these on my 1999 Alero was very straightforward. Three bolts on top, two on the bottom. The hardest part was breaking loose the lower bolts.

Lastly, the price on Amazon was the best I could find, and shipping was free. Excellent.

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I couldn't believe how fast I was able to take off and put in the struts. I think it took me longer to get the tools out and put back. If you have impact tools, do it. You'll save yourself about 2/3 the price of the auto shop doing it, although you'll still need an 4 wheel alignment.

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Good fix for a $600 car (sold for junk) that's now worth 3.5k. Took 50 min. for the first, and 40 min. for the second w/ tires on/off and removal of old. Used on front axles w/good results. You could pay more and may not be much better. You will not need a spring compressor. The rears will take longer. '01 Pont. Grand Am SE 3.8 L auto, 77k miles.