Re: Front struts need replacong 2006 DTS

You can change just the strut mount, though you go through all the effort to change the strut itself, and given the age of components, it wouldn't hurt to change everything.

Magnetic suspension came only on the DTS Performance models, so if you have a Performance, you have magneride.

Struts work or they don't, if your car bounces over bumps they are working. A general rule of thumb to tell when struts are shot is that they are leaking.

How many miles does your DTS have?

 

Re: Front struts need replacong 2006 DTS

It has 93 Thousand miles. I will check for leaks. If the strut is a reasonable price I will replace the whole thing. At this age they often need it.
Any recommendations for struts for a non performance model?

 

Re: Front struts need replacong 2006 DTS

Personally, if you can get them at a decent price, I would go with ACDelco. I've learned, both on my Cadillac and my Chevrolet, that the old saying Keep your GM car all GM is around for good reason.

On the other hand, I've heard lots of members use Monroe with good luck. I used some Monroes on my 96, and they worked well, but there were some details that I found lacking. You may even be able to get the quick mount assemblies, which are the whole thing pre-built and ready to go.

https://www.amazon.com/Monroe-172321-Quick-Strut-Complete-Assembly/dp/B0189F08QS

The strut mount alone is $45, so that is definitely cheaper, but for all that effort it seems odd not to replace everything. That being said, it's your car and your money. :thumbsup:

 

Re: Front struts need replacong 2006 DTS

I like GM parts but my mechanic has NAPA deliver so I usually end up with their parts (NAPA or Monroe). Unless I go the dealership myself, in which case I get the, "it's not much difference" lecture, but it's your money...

 

Re: Front struts need replacong 2006 DTS

If your DTS is in great shape and you plan on keeping it for along time use oem parts. The ac delco suspension parts are engineered for your DTS and last for years.

 

Re: Front struts need replacong 2006 DTS

If your DTS is in great shape and you plan on keeping it for along time use oem parts. The ac delco suspension parts are engineered for your DTS and last for years.

My thoughts exactly. They put in all that research, they would know. And how!

 

I've learned, both on my Cadillac and my Chevrolet, that the old saying Keep your GM car all GM is around for good reason.

x2 Truth!