$450 Shocks??? I Think Not..

[loloterp]

can someone help me...my 2000 catera is making alot of noise when i ride over a pothole or bump. it's really bad, makes me wanna cry. It comes from the rear passenger side tire. I had a mechanic look at it, saying that i needed new suspension shocks and that the price was a $450/per shock. He also said that i would need two of them. So thatll be 900 just for shocks. So where can i get cheaper shocks and service. Im in the DC MD area. the noise is really bad and my leveling and brake pads lights are on. I just wanna sell the care b/c it also takes up alot my gas and is expensive and hard to repair. I jus wanna a "regular" car. My catera has app. 127,000 miles. How much do you think i could sell it for? but most important, where can i get cheap shocks? thank u

[cateraowner]

well what i did was buy the GTO rear shock. they fit perfectly... this disables the air leveling system.. also gives you better handeling... you just have to remove the leveling bulb or it'll keep flashing

rock auto has them for $50 or so for 2

[elvin315]

Or:

Monroe Max-Air Shocks:
Rear Air Shocks: part # MA825
For use with self leveling.
$76 ea.

Change them yourself.

Elvin

[gnz119]

I have all of you beat. I bought my shock at oreilly auto parts for $80 or so a pair thats right a pair they are universal but work perfect and hell of a warranty.

[CateraMV6]

Haha... 450/shock... no way!... You should reply back and say...alright I will sell you the whole car for 9000, well know off 900 for those shocks... Deal?

I remember another member who got quoted 1000$ for his brakes...

No you see why the value of the car is so crappy... its because of mechanics like that...
Go to autozone and see if they sell em too... then have shop replace them... they shouldn charge you more then 30min labor per side!

As for your Brake Pad light, you need new pads.... not a bad job, you can do that yourself as well.

As for the leveling, just pull the fuse out and say the hell with it...

Ohh and go with the GTO shocks if you wanna do the cheap way.

I like my rear leveling working so I usually stick with the OEM stuff... or proper replacements...

[Cadi Cat]

Originally Posted by elvin315

Or:

Monroe Max-Air Shocks:
Rear Air Shocks: part # MA825
For use with self leveling.
$76 ea.

Change them yourself.

Elvin

Rock Auto has these for 94.79 minus shipping for the both. With air lines fittings etc.

[R-Caddy]

G T O . . . end of story

[Matera97]

Just picked up a pair of GTO shocks for $90 CAD...woot woot

[elvin315]

Originally Posted by Matera97

Just picked up a pair of GTO shocks for $90 CAD...woot woot

Remember, you have to disable the Self Leveling system or the Leveling light will haunt you forever.

[bacardi]

Any 04+ GTO shocks work? I may try to ebay some used ones, anyone have an idea of how many miles they GENERALLY last?

[R-Caddy]

Yup, any 04+ will work. I don't know about the aftermarket ones, but... should. For stock shocks I wouldn't give half a million miles...

[elvin315]

This list contains OEM & Aftermarket rear shocks which will fit the Catera in addition to the GTO shocks.


STRUTS & SHOCK ABSORBERS (incl: MOUNTS, BOOTS, and BUMP STOPS)

Koni Sport Struts & Shocks:
-Sport Strut: part # 8610-1315Sport (insert in OE strut; externally adjustable for rebound)
-Sport Shock: part # 80-2591Sport (non-air, must disable self leveling; rebound adjustment made before installation)
http://store.summitracing.com
Struts & Shocks: Firm Sport ride.

BILSTEIN (Opel/Vauxhall Omega)
-Strut - B4 Gas: part # VNE-4480 (OE Replacement)
-Shock Absorber - B4 Gas: part # BNE-2861 (OE Replacement)
-Strut - B6 SPORT: part # VE3-4178 (Firm)
-Shock Absorber - B6 SPORT: part # B46-2260 (Firm)
-Strut - B8 SPRINT: part # VE3-4426 (Firm/Lowered)
-Shock Absorber - B6 SPRINT: part # B46-2258 (Firm/Lowered)
-Boot & Bumpstop: part # ASP-C245 (front)
http://www.carparts-cat.com/pkw/part...1&NID=0,11,121

KYB GR2:
-Strut: # 334903
-Strut Mount: part # SM5285
-Shock Mount: part # SM5287
-Strut Boot & Bumpstop: part # SB101
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2001
Strut only. Slightly firmer than OEM ride. No adjustments.

KW Automotive UK (Vauxhall Omega)
-KW Sport Suspension Kit/Lowering Springs & Dampers #20060068
-KW Coil Overs (adjustable height/F&R) #10260025
-KW Coil Overs (adjustable height & rebound/F&R) #15260025
http://www.kwsuspensions.de/uk/
WARNING: Coilover shocks are usually for track use. May be too harsh for the street.

Monroe:
Sensatrac Strut: part # 71503 (Twin-tube low pressure gas unit similiar to OEM)
Max-Air Rear Shocks: part # MA825 (For use with self leveling)
Upper Mount: part # 903932
Front Boot & Bumpstop: part # 63619
http://www.shockwarehouse.com/index....cted_year=2001

ACDELCO Strut: part # 506592 {#09192250} Right / # 506591 {#09192249} Left
http://www.rockauto.com/
Factory Replacement w/o SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
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ACDELCO Strut: part # 506594 {#09192292} Right / # 506593 {#09192291} Left
http://www.rockauto.com/
Factory Replacement w/SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
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ACDELCO Part # 560227 {#72119084}
ABSORBER,REAR SHOCK w/o SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
http://www.rockauto.com
Factory Replacement - Catera
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ACDELCO Part # 560228 {#72119087}
ABSORBER,REAR SHOCK w/SPORT APPEARANCE PKG (RPO-TV5)
http://www.rockauto.com
Factory Replacement - Catera Sport

Gabriel Ultra Strut: part # G56769
http://www.gabriel.com
OEM Catera replacement


2003 - 2004 PONTIAC GTO PARTS:
NOTE - The following parts are from the 2004 - 2006 Pontiac GTO. Front Struts will not fit but the Rear Shocks do, as well as the Front & Rear springs.

Rear Shock Absorbers:

MONROE SENSATRAC Rear: part # 5786
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
GTO - OE Replacement Shock

ACDELCO Rear Shock: part # 560595 {#92157266}
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php
Factory Replacements for Pontiac GTO

Pedders Suspensions - GTO Rear Shocks:
GTO Touring CG Shock #8081 (street)
GTO GSR Rear Shock #9095 (street/track)
GTO GSR Big Bore Shock #9195 (track)
All Pedders shocks are firmer than stock to varying degrees.
http://www.peddersusa.com