Thread: help me choose struts and springs 2001 Grand Prix GTP

OK, the suspension shop has confirmed the remaining suspension parts (some were recently replaced) are worn out. What a surprise. At 160K miles I'm probably a fool for fixing it, but a decent car with low miles isn't exactly cheap. Hope this thing can go another 50K, but I could be delusional. Transmission and oil have been changed regularly, who knows?

I think I'll go with the slightly-used Bilsteins from Hempire, but install with (new) stock springs. Seems like pretty good bang for the buck, hope it all works. I have never bought used struts/shocks before.

Originally Posted by Lifespeed

OK, the suspension shop has confirmed the remaining suspension parts (some were recently replaced) are worn out. What a surprise. At 160K miles I'm probably a fool for fixing it, but a decent car with low miles isn't exactly cheap. Hope this thing can go another 50K, but I could be delusional. Transmission and oil have been changed regularly, who knows?

I think I'll go with the slightly-used Bilsteins from Hempire, but install with (new) stock springs. Seems like pretty good bang for the buck, hope it all works. I have never bought used struts/shocks before.

Well in that case don't spend money on springs. Remember those oem springs will be another 250+
Use what's there and call it a 50,000 mile solution. You will be happy and if your not, ride it that way anyway.
50,000 on SSCs for me and counting.

Originally Posted by spazzz

Well in that case don't spend money on springs. Remember those oem springs will be another 250+
Use what's there and call it a 50,000 mile solution. You will be happy and if your not, ride it that way anyway.
50,000 on SSCs for me and counting.

Tough call, springs sag. Thanks for pointing out the Bilstein Bargain, that could be huge.