Stiffest replacement strut ? 95 Century
northwichita
08-28-2008, 08:48 PM
question which make of strut will give the stiffest ride. I'll drive my 95 Century as a mail route vehicle, and like some parts of it, economy, size, layout, but want to improve the wallowing ride. Car is new to me, with 89 k and know any replacement will improve the ride,it does have excess recoil, but want to go with the one that will improve handling the best, without a big price of course also not interested in the extra cost of adjustable . Also interested if anyone has put on air shocks for the rear , sold at J.C. Whitney. Thanks in advance.
Jrs3800
08-29-2008, 03:59 PM
I can't be a big help to you...
But, I will tell you to get the Monroe Matic Plus struts for the front... I feel that this will be the stiffest of the Monroe line unless you can still find a Monroe Reflex( They have been discontinued ).... The Sensatrack crosses to and supposedly replaces the discontinued Reflex but is a softer strut of sorts.. The ride would be good, But I feel if you are looking for firmer the Matic Plus would be a good choice for you..
As for the rear and air shocks( manual adjust ) you should be able to get a set of Monroe Max Air shocks and an air line kit for them..
After using several different types of Struts/Shocks I find that I do favor Monroe over the other brands..
When we replace struts on cars or trucks we deal with we use Monroes as much as humanly possible...
But, I will tell you to get the Monroe Matic Plus struts for the front... I feel that this will be the stiffest of the Monroe line unless you can still find a Monroe Reflex( They have been discontinued ).... The Sensatrack crosses to and supposedly replaces the discontinued Reflex but is a softer strut of sorts.. The ride would be good, But I feel if you are looking for firmer the Matic Plus would be a good choice for you..
As for the rear and air shocks( manual adjust ) you should be able to get a set of Monroe Max Air shocks and an air line kit for them..
After using several different types of Struts/Shocks I find that I do favor Monroe over the other brands..
When we replace struts on cars or trucks we deal with we use Monroes as much as humanly possible...
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