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1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 3:33 pm
by aCiD
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?
Thanks!
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 3:51 pm
by 00Beast
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.
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 3:59 pm
by aCiD
Those are on wholesaler closeout on rock for $34, I like the sounds of that...
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 4:48 pm
by aCiD
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 4:53 pm
by 00Beast
That confirms my post. The 71798 are for the rears, the fronts are 71822.
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 4:54 pm
by aCiD
And will work on the 98 SSEi?
rock lists 81822 for the front and 81798 for the rear.
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:05 pm
by 00Beast
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.
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:12 pm
by aCiD
Ohhh that makes sense. I'll order something when I get home!
Prolly the cheaper ones :p all four of mine have completely failed.
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:17 pm
by 00Beast
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.
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 5:37 pm
by aCiD
I DD a 700whp mustang with drag suspension, even the Bonne with blown struts is like a 2012 Bentley to me ride quality wise.
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 6:07 pm
by 01bonneSC
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.
Better update your sig...
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 6:46 pm
by aCiD
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.
Better update your sig...
600 was a air to air intercooler Vortech setup.
700+ is my Kenne Bell air to water cooled setup.
Actual pulley used:
Re: 1998 SSEi Struts
Posted: Tue May 03, 2011 6:52 pm
by aCiD
And Monroe has a buy 3 get 4th free rebate form online! Doing this now!