Struts!!!!

**MizzBecca** · 06-09-2009

I need new struts bad. Like REALLY bad. I've fixed my sway bar link twice already and it continues to break because my struts BLOW. I can't turn worth sh*t in my car without going like ten miles per hour. If I do turn and try to speed up its too busy trying not to tip over that it doesnt accelerate as quickly. Every time I hit huge bumps my car sways and I cant stand it.

I'm just wondering what would be smarter, getting struts from a junk yard or buying brand new struts? Money isn't a problem so I'm not worried about that. I mean it would be nice to get some from a junk yard and save money, but I really dont want to have to go back out and buy some new struts within another year.

Any ideas?

**Sykkel** · 06-09-2009

OOPs I didn't realize you had a 94 grand prix, The parts below are for a 2001, sorry

I just replaced my struts a month ago with the Monroe quick struts. I used them because they were the easiest to install since it was a whole new strut assembly. Its a little bit more expensive than just doing the struts but you don't have to mess with compressing the springs and you don't have to reuse any of your old mounts. Simply unbolt the old ones (5 bolts) and bolt the new ones in. Then get a 4 wheel alignment.

Amazon had the best prices w/ free shipping when I did them.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/part-finder/slide-show/2001/Pontiac/Grand%20Prix/ref=au_pf_cp_sn_4?ie=UTF8&Model=Grand%20Prix|598&M ake=Pontiac|52&Year=2001|2001&partsNode=15716851&c arId=002

You would need the following
2 x 171661 (Fronts)
1 x 171662L (Rear Left)
1 x 171662R (Rear Right)

They are a good factory replacement. I cannot compare to an upgraded suspension through as I have never upgraded mine.There are several good informative posts on the subject if you use the search feature.
Good Luck