Front struts on a 2005 GXP
Front struts on a 2005 GXP
I thought all Bonneville's had the strut with the pre-loaded coil. I looked at the pictures of the GXP replacement (AC Delco) strut and it was without the coil. Can the replacement be ordered with the coil?
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
All struts come just as the "cartridge", meaning the shock alone with mount points attached. You (or the shop you have doing it), then have to remove and replace the spring during strut replacement
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
Whats confusing is both Monroe and Moog show struts with the spring pre-loaded. If that's the case, it seems like it would be straight forward for someone with intermediate mechanical skills. If I need to compress the spring into the unit...then it's on to the shop for me.
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
You can rent the spring compression tool from any auto parts store.
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
Everyone complains about the "quick-struts" available for the 00+ Bonneville, so you don't want them anyway.
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
Thanks for the info gents...
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
Swap your stock springs. I think they are specific to the GXP and the replacements will not be right, and your ride height will to wrong (too high).
I see this problem even on SLE cars. Avoid them at all cost if this means anything to you.
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
Another nail in the coffin on this one, stay far far away from the quick struts. Just get the strut itself, the mount, and the bearing all individually and install your springs to the new parts. Even if you take the parts to a shop they should be reasonable just to swap the new springs.
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
Great feedback and thanks to all...saved me the time and $ from doing it twice.
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Re: Front struts on a 2005 GXP
A good recommendation is to make sure you mark the strut parts as before disassembly. All parts are clocked to certain positions and its hard to tell post disassembly. The flat of coil spring in the top of the mount should face out in the direction of the strut bracket. Clock the strut bearing support nub the opposite direction towards centerline of car (180 degrees from strut bracket). My strut bearings were toast as were the struts. It took me a try or two to get it just right. I hope this post will help others.