1998 SSEi Struts

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1998 SSEi Struts

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Can I use 98 SE struts on my car? I don't give a *shoot* about the electronic adjustable ride stuff, I just want it back to being safe.

If so what is the best part number of rock auto to use that's not complete crap and affordable?

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You can't get the CCR struts, but the struts that are available do have load leveling. You want to keep load leveling, it's a calculated part of your suspension, and makes the car much nicer to drive with people in the backseat and luggage in the trunk.

Monroe Sensatraks are recommended. MONROE Part # 71798 is what appears to be right, but I'll wait for someone who knows for sure to chime in.
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Those are on wholesaler closeout on rock for $34, I like the sounds of that...
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Now this thread confuses me more... http://www.bonnevillepro.com/forums/vie ... =28&t=2816
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That confirms my post. The 71798 are for the rears, the fronts are 71822.
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And will work on the 98 SSEi?

rock lists 81822 for the front and 81798 for the rear.
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Yes, they will. Those are the gas matic struts. Notice how just the first # is different? I'd venture a guess that the first number designates the model.
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Ohhh that makes sense. I'll order something when I get home!

Prolly the cheaper ones :p all four of mine have completely failed.
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If you wanna keep decent handling go with sensatraks all around. Might cost a bit more, but otherwise you won't be happy with your performance.
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I DD a 700whp mustang with drag suspension, even the Bonne with blown struts is like a 2012 Bentley to me ride quality wise.
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aCiD wrote:I DD a 700whp mustang with drag suspension, even the Bonne with blown struts is like a 2012 Bentley to me ride quality wise.
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01bonneSC wrote:
aCiD wrote:I DD a 700whp mustang with drag suspension, even the Bonne with blown struts is like a 2012 Bentley to me ride quality wise.
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And Monroe has a buy 3 get 4th free rebate form online! Doing this now!
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