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Re: Front struts replacement, suggestions?
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Posted by three_jeeps (more from three_jeeps) on Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:12:38
In Reply to: Front struts replacement, suggestions?, bobc [Profile/Gallery]
, Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:41:27
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I had same concerns/guidelines as you do. 2004 9-5 Arc.
I wanted a slightly tighter ride but the 'comfort' of the OEM shocks. I considered sachs as they were cost competitive and 'billed' as OEM. But then I heard/read stories of them being valved differently so not quite sure what was being sold.
After some searching the Bilsteins B4's seemed to fit my requirements, but a bit more costly than I wanted..the lifetime warranty was attractive. They are sometimes described as a 'touring class' shock/strut.
I went with the B4s all around and FCP was running a special for all for.
The front shocks are:
Saab Strut Assembly (9-5) - Bilstein 22-147080 2 $219.38
rears:
Saab Shock Absorber (9-5) - Bilstein 19-147093 2 $113.78
Price seemed more than reasonable when wildly checking every place on the net and local auto stores even with coupons.
I've been happy with the performance....although I've heard, (of course after I installed them) that they tend to fail early...30-40K?...
Will have to see...good luck
J
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Posts in this Thread:
- Front struts replacement, suggestions?, bobc , Tue, 13 Feb 2018 14:41:27
- Re: Front struts replacement, suggestions?, three_jeeps, Tue, 20 Feb 2018 08:12:38 <-- Viewing This Message1
- Re: Front struts replacement, suggestions?, Bill B , Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:56:251
- Re: Front struts replacement, suggestions?, K W, Wed, 14 Feb 2018 18:49:351
- Re: Front struts replacement, suggestions?, Orgone Forcewater, Wed, 14 Feb 2018 08:00:221
- Re: Front struts replacement, suggestions?, Snowmobile , Tue, 13 Feb 2018 17:23:15
- Re: Front struts replacement, suggestions?, Itsasaab, Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:22:291
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