Replaced Front Struts with Monroe Quick Struts

[DCJREDLINE]

Now the front wheel gap is at least double what the rear is. What the HECK could I have done wrong? Had it aligned right after install and they didnt notice anything.

The car rides funny too it seems turning corners and when accelerating I feel a sort of shaking. The bumpies dont feel bad though.

[Jrs3800]

That is strange...

Any pics?

[DCJREDLINE]

That is strange...

Any pics?

Get ya one later

[DCJREDLINE]

[RJolly87]

The quick struts are the ones that come already mounted with the springs right? If so, it often takes a couple of weeks for everything to settle in.

I would contact the manufacturer if you are concerned about it. The hopping and such could just be wheel hop as all of the weight it being shifted to the rear wheels.

[yonkerse]

I would think that would level out a bit over time.

[00Beast]

Could be saggy rear springs too...

[Mad Myche]

Could be saggy rear springs too...

That's what I was thinking

[skregal]

That front looks too high to me. I put those quick struts on my 95 and I
didn't have any issue with height or a break-in period. It looks like the strut
is too long for the car. I would check the strut part number and make
sure they got the correct one for your year bonnie.

[1oldman]

That front looks too high to me. I put those quick struts on my 95 and I
didn't have any issue with height or a break-in period. It looks like the strut
is too long for the car. I would check the strut part number and make
sure they got the correct one for your year bonnie.

My son put in Monroe Quick struts a few years ago and the car had almost no change in ride height. I think you are correct, they my be the wrong struts. - BC

[Jrs3800]

I agree, something is not right... Thats way too high...

[01bonneSC]

Rear looks a bit low, but NEW spring need time to settle. You guys know this..... . K.I.S.S....

[yourgrandma]

Anytime I talk to anyone who put the quickstruts in, they gain some rideheight. It does settle down after a while. Its just how new springs are.

[DCJREDLINE]

Been about a month or more. I waited to post it for the "settling" and no luck. Ill have to recheck the part number. These cars didnt sit that high NEW in the front. Hope they are the wrong part number but I highly doubt that as much as I research things. The rear may be a tad low but like I said the front is not that high when the cars were brand new.

edit: It has been 2 months

[Jrs3800]

Something is not right... Can't be...

I have used Moog Springs on both my 95 Bonneville and van and neither of them rode any higher than they did stock... I am interested in what up with this tho...

When I do my 03 I will get Monroe Sensatrack struts and install the stock springs as the ride is the way I want it.. The springs do settle a little over time, but a 2 inch difference from stock is a bit odd...

Let us know what you find Don...

[DCJREDLINE]

messin with it this weekend (front brakes) so I may have to reinstall the factory ones and see what the AP store will do for me.

I will keep you all informed

[DCJREDLINE]

181685 is the part number on the boxes. Thats whats listed for the bonne. UGH this stinks

[vogie01]

181685 is the part number on the boxes. Thats whats listed for the bonne. UGH this stinks

I would check the struts themselves. I think the tag on the springs has it on them if you did not tear it off.

[DCJREDLINE]

Didnt, I will check that when I am under there Saturday

[1oldman]

181685 is the part number on the boxes. Thats whats listed for the bonne. UGH this stinks

I would check the struts themselves. I think the tag on the springs has it on them if you did not tear it off.

When the youngest son pulled the heads off to have the valves ground, every gasket set of FelPro was for an LS1. The parts store went through 4 sets of gaskets labeled 3800 for series 1 and not one was for a 3800, all were for an LS1. - BC