Buick When starting new posts, please specify YEAR, MAKE, MODEL, ENGINE type, and whatever modifications you have made.

Strut / Sway bar or Both?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 03-22-2013, 08:58 PM
  #11  
Senior Member

True Car Nut
 
WilliamE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: VA
Posts: 3,462
Received 573 Likes on 504 Posts
WilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond reputeWilliamE has a reputation beyond repute
Default

Originally Posted by trikeusa
1998 Pontiac Bonneville SSE - I have a compressor that had the hoses deteriorated and fell off, in the rear passenger side under the vehicle...I replaced them, but I don't think the compressor works. I had no idea this was the compressor, I thought it was in the trunk behind the matting on the wall behind the rear seat....?
The same thing happened with my hoses, when I looked up under the back I could see the Tee and deteriorated hoses dangling, I am pretty sure being so exposed to the elements helps them deteriorate.
I am pretty sure GM put it back there because it is a bit loud, yours may be in another location, but I am pretty sure it is up under the rear like mine.
If your compressor does not work I'd not bother to replace it, unless you get lucky and find another compressor in a junk yard, they want too much for the compressor at GM, you are better off converting over to gas struts.
Old 03-23-2013, 08:05 AM
  #12  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
jwfirebird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: western,ny state
Posts: 9,616
Received 579 Likes on 497 Posts
jwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond repute
Default

you wont be able to get the lines even if you get the compressor, you can get this kit and it plugs in the stock or stock type struts and you can fill them with a compressor, i only have to once or twice a year now. my air below was dry rotted leaking and took out the compressor.
Monroe AK29 Monroe Air Shock Accessory Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive Monroe AK29 Monroe Air Shock Accessory Kit : Amazon.com : Automotive

Name:  IMAG0009.jpg
Views: 165
Size:  75.4 KB
Name:  IMAG0006.jpg
Views: 180
Size:  108.1 KB
Name:  IMAG0010.jpg
Views: 180
Size:  92.0 KB
Attached Thumbnails Strut / Sway bar or Both?-imag0009.jpg   Strut / Sway bar or Both?-imag0006.jpg   Strut / Sway bar or Both?-imag0010.jpg  
Old 03-23-2013, 08:30 AM
  #13  
Senior Member


True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Soft Ride's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 4,905
Received 586 Likes on 515 Posts
Soft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud of
Default

Thanks For that posting Justin. ( I can see u got a little eastern rust there)
My last sedan I also used the Monroe air shocks, & installed the air in valve with a T going to both shocks and kept them at 28 psi. It was easy they did not leak, lasted about 7 years before I needed new shocks & lines again. They work well.
__________________
1997 Buick Pk Ave (Soft Ride) Suspension!
Old 03-23-2013, 09:30 AM
  #14  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
jwfirebird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: western,ny state
Posts: 9,616
Received 579 Likes on 497 Posts
jwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond repute
Default

actually the rust on the frame and the important parts are way better than normal, they undercoated it sometime in the 4yrs before i bought it. its very impressive and inspired me to do the same to my 07 monte
Old 03-23-2013, 09:31 PM
  #15  
Senior Member


True Car Nut
Thread Starter
 
Soft Ride's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BC Canada
Posts: 4,905
Received 586 Likes on 515 Posts
Soft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud ofSoft Ride has much to be proud of
Default

On my previous sedan I learned two lessons about undercoating. 1 only get it done in the summer when it is dry and 2 dont use that stinky rubber stuff again. It rained shortly after applying the rubber coating and it got all over the paint, wheels & was unbelievable to remove. Let undercoatings dry for 24 hours before you drive it in the rain. Best to leave it in a warm shop overnight to say the least. Rubber undercoating stinks up the whole vehicle forever it seemed.
SO forget all of that..there are new product that go on like paint, dry quickly,do not reek of noxious fumes, and protect very well. It is a much thinner layer so dont expect the same sound deadening as a rubber layer, but it is worth it.
Platinum shield undercoating $150 is what I recently got applied to my 4x4, while it was new & clean. Lifetime chip or touch ups too. It had a light smell for about 2 days then went away completely, still smells like a new truck today. I had some touch ups done & with salty roads this protection is the best I have ever seen, NO RUST!
Video:
__________________
1997 Buick Pk Ave (Soft Ride) Suspension!
Old 03-23-2013, 09:57 PM
  #16  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
jwfirebird's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: western,ny state
Posts: 9,616
Received 579 Likes on 497 Posts
jwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond reputejwfirebird has a reputation beyond repute
Default

we have the zeibart which is the same it looks like, they warranty it against any corrosion and respray it every year free
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GunsOfNavarone
2000-2005
10
10-04-2012 08:48 PM
SSEi95
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
9
03-24-2003 12:48 AM
boseman350
1992-1999
6
08-28-2002 06:10 AM
brminder
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
11
08-23-2002 09:05 AM
brminder
Performance, Brainstorming & Tuning
1
08-19-2002 03:21 AM



Quick Reply: Strut / Sway bar or Both?



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:51 AM.