New Monroe Sensatracs and Raybestes Springs

[Lvgrandprix2003]

I just replaced my Rear Struts and Springs, and I have to say it was a sinch! I could do a write up if we need one on here....All i have seen is the quick strut write up. But anyway here are the pics.

Before struts were installed in the rear

After the new struts were installed

It was overall very Easy, the sway bar has a 14mm nut on the back so I can remove the 18mm nut off the sway bar link! The hardest part of all of it was the nuts in the trunk! I used all the original rubber and top mount. I will be replacing the Front Springs, Strut, and top mount in a couple of weeks. Then allignment!!!!!

 

[rocafella2032]

should of went lower instead of higher

 

[TheOtherNick]

Yeah the nuts in the trunk are kind of a pita. 15mm ratcheting wrench works good.

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

should of went lower instead of higher

Lets be honest man, this thing is an SE model and I just use it as a commuter. Saving my MOD money for my new Camaro.

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

Yeah the nuts in the trunk are kind of a pita. 15mm ratcheting wrench works good.

I did use my 15mm ratchet Wrench. I am just getting greedy and wish I could have used the Impact on ALL of it :th_nanana:

 

[Vegas_Matt]

i didn't know rebestes made springs. how much did the set run ya?

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

i didn't know rebestes made springs. how much did the set run ya?

$72.79 A Pair From Rock Auto

 

[matt5112]

I'll bet it rides so much nicer now.

Those rear sway bar links look so damned small....

 

[Vegas_Matt]

no way. and no sagg? awesome. i want 0_0

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

I'll bet it rides so much nicer now.

Those rear sway bar links look so damned small....

Just drave in to work this morning! I can't wait till I order the front struts and springs this Friday! But yes Matt it rides 10x better now! Handles better and when I hit dips in the road it doesnt seem like my rear bumper is going to hit the ground!

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

no way. and no sagg? awesome. i want 0_0

No sagg anymore! And I haven't seen any signs of settling in the springs either.

 

[matt5112]

Just drave in to work this morning! I can't wait till I order the front struts and springs this Friday! But yes Matt it rides 10x better now! Handles better and when I hit dips in the road it doesnt seem like my rear bumper is going to hit the ground!

Sweet.

Shocks are often neglected till they blow out, but i can appreciate that due to the cost of new struts and springs.

 

[Vegas_Matt]

i have some custom "stops" in the rear springs to hide the saggingness. looks good but feels like shiiit in the back.

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

i have some custom "stops" in the rear springs to hide the saggingness. looks good but feels like shiiit in the back.

75% of my driving is on the highway, it feels like I'm on a cloud of air compared to how rough it was before, And I haven't changed the fronts yet!

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

My New FRONT sensatrac struts are out for delivery today! I love how Fed Ex Deliveres on Saturdays! And I love Rock Auto! I went ahead and got the Quick struts for the Front, since I was going to get new top mounts and bearings. I will have pics during and after the build. I will either do it tomorrow or Monday.

 

[Lvgrandprix2003]

Installed the new struts Yesterday. Car sits a bit high in the front, but the sticker on the spring said to allow for them to settle. Car lools like it has a better camber than it did, but I will know more when I get it aligned.