Struts-2003 SLE
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Abbby
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2003 SLE 196,000 miles
Struts-2003 SLE
Just checking if anything has changed regarding from struts? I replaced mine around 80,000 miles ago with the Monroe 71685 OESpectrum Premium Strut and they are shot. . I reused the coil spring due to not wanting to change the ride height. Couple years earlier I replaced struts on another 2003 SLE using the Monroe 171685 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly. They have about 90,000 miles on them and are in great shape. Did not use the original coil spring so ride height went up about 1 inch. Is there a better strut assembly? I do not want the ride height to change.
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96 SSEi
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Re: Struts-2003 SLE
DELCO is your best bet
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maxi426
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Re: Struts-2003 SLE
Those Monroe struts should have a lifetime warranty....if you still have the receipt.
- nos4blood70
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Re: Struts-2003 SLE
KYB are really good, I like mine. Otherwise there are two Delco options available, one being stiffer than the other. All of them will slightly raise your ride height, even with a stock spring. But not at all as bad as the pre-assembled struts are.
- Archon
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Re: Struts-2003 SLE
I've used the KYBs on a couple of cars, and have been happy with them. I've also used Moog strut mounts originally designed for a Cadillac, as discussed in this old thread.
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