FAQ: Shocks & Struts Options

Dan B wrote:

Any update to anyone using a combo of Monroe quick struts up front & ma822's in the rear?

I would not use the Monroes on the fronts, too jiggly for me. See if you can find the Gabriels. One way to find them is buy them from NAPA - they are sold under a NAPA store brand but their quik-struts for the iv are the Gabriels AFAIK.

Jiggly meaning too soft?

Advice taken just ordered up Gabriel quick struts & gm rear air shocks from rock auto

Dan B wrote:

Jiggly meaning too soft?

The Monroes had the wrong height (rode too high) and specifically the jounce and rebound were kind of insane - the car bobbed over swells in the road like a smallish bass boat bobs over waves on the Atlantic off the Florida coast when you just wanna go fishing for the afternoon. I removed the Monroes after having them on a couple weeks, and sold them to someone who liked the way they rode. Me? They made my rear seat passengers seasick. So, nope.

I read those posts in the past but forgot, you saved me from making a mistake by posting that.

albertj wrote:

Dan B wrote:

Any update to anyone using a combo of Monroe quick struts up front & ma822's in the rear?

I would not use the Monroes on the fronts, too jiggly for me. See if you can find the Gabriels. One way to find them is buy them from NAPA - they are sold under a NAPA store brand but their quik-struts for the iv are the Gabriels AFAIK.

Gabriel "ultra" @ Napa Part #G56718
Gabriel "Guardian" @ Rock Auto Part #M56718

Which did you have?

Just received my order from rock auto they are Gabriel ultra

Which part #?

G56929

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albertj wrote:

Dan B wrote:

Any update to anyone using a combo of Monroe quick struts up front & ma822's in the rear?

I would not use the Monroes on the fronts, too jiggly for me. See if you can find the Gabriels. One way to find them is buy them from NAPA - they are sold under a NAPA store brand but their quik-struts for the iv are the Gabriels AFAIK.

Gabriel "ultra" @ Napa Part #G56718
Gabriel "Guardian" @ Rock Auto Part #M56718

Which did you have?

I think the part #s your referring to are for 95-96.. I have a 98

The G56718 is the one I used in my 98 when I had it. They were great.

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/buick,1998,riviera,3.8l+v6+supercharged,1303322,suspension,shock+/+strut+&+coil+spring+assembly,15174

Don't see g56718 in that link, what am I missing?