I have owned the Ultra since new. Currently has 67k miles. I replaced struts and rear air shocks with Monroe back around 2005. I had
F41 option. I am considering whether to return to
OEM parts priced about 700.00 with trade
Pricing from gm dealer. The compressor
Is working but can be noisy when starting car. Car
Sits level. Is there a good reason to go back to orig
Part no parts? I am thinking of getting
Parts online and paying labor st
local Buick dealership. Are orig factory struts and rear
air shocks worth price difference? When you
Order through Buick dealer parts
are you getting exact match for what was
On vehicle originally? It looks like the struts are
Priced about 170.00 each at trade price
Plus the rear shocks about 475.00
a pair. If you order by gm warehouse
Part no on PA are you getting superseded
stuff? As to ride I realize the f4/
ride is firmer then the base pa
What I am noticing is a harsher
Ride over road seams and imperfections.
How about frame bushings.
How long do they last? This has been an
excellent car and is in great shape.
It is however 16 yrs old even though
It has only 67k. So, do I go with gm
OEM- delco or Monroe? Is there any
maintaince issues on compressor
Like a filter? Is start up noise normal?
Or is compressor going bad? I prefer to
Keep air ride. Do front struts have an electrical
connection? If yes what for. Was
Electronic ride on my 2001 Ultra?