Monroe Quick Struts?

[Liz.05LS]

I have a 2005 Cobalt LS Sedan and it's time for new shocks/struts. I was going to go with the FE5 setup, but I don't have a way to compress the springs. I stumbled upon Monroe Quick Struts. Has anyone else used them on their balt? If so, how do you like them?

Thanks in advance!

 

[YelloEye]

AutoZone has loaner spring compressors, free.

 

[Bass_Waves]

They need a deposit to let you borrow the loaner tool. Just make sure to give it back to them. Its like 60$

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[MP81]

Haven't had experience with those - but I know many people have made the mistake of running the Monroe Sensa-Tracs, and have gone through multiple pairs of them. Monroe knows they have issues, and they replace them with no problem, but after a while, replacing your struts gets old.

I don't know what the price point is on the Quick Struts, but the FE5 equipment isn't very expensive (especially on CED or Rock Auto, maybe even Amazon) and it's very, very good.

 

[TxSilverBalt]

Does the fe5 shocks last on eibach springs?

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[Bass_Waves]

Does the fe5 shocks last on eibach springs?

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27k miles so far and suspension is starting be harsh.

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[YelloEye]

Fe5 isn't meant to be dropped 2 inches, of you're wanting to go that low buy a full set of Koni shocks. They make Sportline springs fell like a go kart.

 

[Bass_Waves]

Fe5 isn't meant to be dropped 2 inches, of you're wanting to go that low buy a full set of Koni shocks. They make Sportline springs fell like a go kart.

Mines came with em on. I wanted stock springs but 0 sets showed up for a YEAR!. Now everybody selling it when my suspension is half blown. Mite as well go big lol

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[Liz.05LS]

Thanks for the information, guys.

After doing the math out, I'm just going to order the FE5 setup from CED.. springs and all.

$60 to rent the compressor isn't bad, if I get it back.. Now I just have to find a video on how to use it without killing myself.. haha

 

[Bass_Waves]

Its rather simple. 1 jaw on top most part of the spring away enough to clear the cap of the strut. Same for bottom. 1 claw on each side and compress. Its rather dangerous. If u can take it to a shop and get em assembled for like 10$ ull be golden. Its doable and I do believe its not bad on cobalts.

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