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2001 GP Struts


GregGP
08-11-2010, 01:54 AM
Hello all. I am getting ready to put new struts on my 2001 Grand Prix GT. just wanted to get some idea as to what the best struts are. Should I stick with AC Delco, or go with something else?

tblake
08-11-2010, 05:03 PM
No monroe quick struts or I also heard bad things about gabrial (if they are still around).

I put brand new delco's in the front of my car and about a month later they were making a scraping sound. I went through 3 sets of strut load bearings thinking they were the issue. When I finally replaces the strut itself, the problem went away. So delco's quality is questionable lately as I think a lot of their parts are out sourced.

Many GP owners use KYB brand struts. I have never used them, but I havn't heard any complaints either.

GregGP
08-12-2010, 09:07 PM
Thanks tblake. I was also considering using the KYB brand AGX series adjustable struts.. I might go ahead with that, going by your experience with the Delco struts.. Anyone else out there use KYB brand struts?

TDWPgtp
08-13-2010, 09:14 PM
i have the KYB struts and i like them... and i was told by many people to use them before i bought them

JonJon68
08-19-2010, 06:03 AM
KYB GR2's all around and very pleased.

richtazz
08-19-2010, 07:22 AM
Tim, did you go with AC-Delco aftermarket struts (part number 503-322) or the oem (part number 506-266) ? The 503- series Delcos are just reboxed Gabriel units. The 506- series are OEM, and of much better quality.

I do agree that KYB's are a nice unit, and I haven't heard any complaints about them either.

tblake
08-19-2010, 07:32 PM
I am not sure Rich. The bill at the dealer came to right around 300.00 for both of them.

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