front suspension groaning when cold.
11-23-2018, 06:31 PM
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$12.00 each ? GM AC Delco? The price of convenience
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...shing-20902784
but hey, it’s done and quite!
as Donbrew states below, change the struts complete unless you’re gonna lower it!
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...shing-20902784
but hey, it’s done and quite!
as Donbrew states below, change the struts complete unless you’re gonna lower it!
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11-23-2018, 06:40 PM
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Replace the complete struts.
11-24-2018, 09:38 AM
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Still groaning
46 degrees outside and still groaning. I guess I will look at struts or wait for warmer weather.
11-24-2018, 10:16 AM
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$12.00 each ? GM AC Delco? The price of convenience
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...shing-20902784
but hey, it’s done and quite!
Shipping would be $16 from the online supplier making it more expensive than my local dealer, but I have saved the site and perhaps the shipping will be less of a factor on more expensive parts.
Thanks
https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...shing-20902784
but hey, it’s done and quite!
Shipping would be $16 from the online supplier making it more expensive than my local dealer, but I have saved the site and perhaps the shipping will be less of a factor on more expensive parts.
Thanks
11-24-2018, 10:19 AM
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Has anyone bought these cheap struts off ebay?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2006-20...Crty#vi-ilComp
A complete pair for less than $100 is cheap but are they any good?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/For-2006-20...Crty#vi-ilComp
A complete pair for less than $100 is cheap but are they any good?
11-24-2018, 11:10 AM
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Those might be a deal for Black Friday, compared to the retail price, could be cheap for repair and sell situation
11-24-2018, 11:44 AM
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Unbranded parts are usually, not always in a class called "collision parts". They are good enough to put on and sell the car, and it's problems, at a profit.
It does sound "too good to be true".
Groaning noises don't necessarily mean anything. I groan on a winter morning, too. But shocks and struts get ignored these days. When they were cheap you couldn't get out of a tire store without new ones. Quality has not followed price.
It does sound "too good to be true".
Groaning noises don't necessarily mean anything. I groan on a winter morning, too. But shocks and struts get ignored these days. When they were cheap you couldn't get out of a tire store without new ones. Quality has not followed price.
11-24-2018, 06:57 PM
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The groaning is killing me.... I ordered the struts, both right front and left front for $97, they are complete with springs, mounts etc.
I will post a note on quality etc once i have installed them.
I will post a note on quality etc once i have installed them.
12-02-2018, 10:58 AM
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The struts arrived and i have installed them. The quality seems fine and everything bolted in without incident. The groaning has been lessened but it's not gone completely. I am going to take of the control arms to look at the bushings.
any other suggestions on how to get rid of the noise would be appreciated.
any other suggestions on how to get rid of the noise would be appreciated.
12-02-2018, 12:25 PM
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Next, just pick out what you haven’t replaced.
swaybar bushings
swaybar endlinks
upper engine mount
aircleaner mount grommets
the front bumper cover has been known to rattle
I’m thinking rear LCA bushings
swaybar bushings
swaybar endlinks
upper engine mount
aircleaner mount grommets
the front bumper cover has been known to rattle
I’m thinking rear LCA bushings