Monroe 171661 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly

by Monroe

Product Features

• Bearing Plate
• Upper Spring Isolator
• Upper Spring Seat
• Coil Spring
• Boot Kit

Product Details

• Item Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000C57K9M
• Item model number: 171661
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #13,473 in Automotive (See Top 100 in Automotive)
  • #50 in Automotive > Performance Parts & Accessories > Shocks, Struts & Suspension > Shocks & Struts

Product Description

The revolutionary Monroe Quick-Strut unit is the first complete, ready-to-install replacement strut assembly available! Monroe Quick-Strut units include all the components required for strut replacement in a single, fully-assembled unit. They feature pre-assembled replacement bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolators, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit, and a premium strut. This breakthrough design saves on installation time by eliminating having to disassemble components and compress the coil spring prior to installation. Each Quick-Strut assembly features application-engineered valving to optimize each vehicle's unique ride and handling characteristics

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Monroe 171661 Quick Strut for 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix (front), January 6, 2009

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Bill Erzar (Ely, MN) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Monroe 171661 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly (Misc.)

Product arrived in excellent condition, Jacked and blocked up vehicle, removed front wheels. Removed brake caliper and wired up out of the way, removed 15 mm nuts from upper mount on top of inner fender under the hood. Removed 21 mm nuts and drove out the bolts from the lower suspension with the hammer and punch.
Removed the old strut assembly (DO NOT TAKE APART, under Severe Spring Tension)!! Make sure lower suspension arm doesn't drop too far when removing the old strut and be careful of the brake line, brake hose and ABS sensor and wiring.
Install new quick strut assembly per the instructions that comes with them, top first, then lower end. May need to move lower suspension up or down to align strut to get the lower mounting bolts in. Use alignment punch in one of the two holes to get one bolt in (use caution and don't flatten bolt threads), then put the second bolt in.
Tighten bolts and torque the nuts.
Tools need are floor jack, safety jack stands or blocking, 15mm socket and ratchet, 21mm deep socket and ratchet or 1/2" drive air impact wrench, hammer, alignment or drift punch 1/4" or 3/8" diameter by 6" long, and torque wrench (not necessary but good idea to torque the nuts to proper specs for upper mount nuts and lower suspension bolts.
Reinstall the brake caliper, mount the wheels and torque the lug nuts, remove safety stands and put vehicle down.
Took about an hour a side to change both front quick struts.
Easy job actually. First time I've done it and would highly recommend the Quick Strut for the do-it-yourself mechanic.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars replaced struts on 1999 Grand Prix, January 7, 2009

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E in Texas (McKinney, TX) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Monroe 171661 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly (Misc.)

Over the past year, the ride in my Grand Prix had seriously deteriorated. It would bounce more than what is reasonable just going over small bumps and would bottom out on larger bumps or potholes. It would even scrape the bottom of the car going over a speedbump in parking lots as slowly as possible. So basically my springs and struts were both worn out.

I figured the easiest way to fix the problem would be to buy some preassembled struts. I've had these Monroe assemblies on the car for a few weeks and the ride is better. It doesn't bounce any more than it should and it no longer bottoms out or scrapes speedbumps. Now I just need to get it aligned!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Monroe 171661 install, February 4, 2010

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Albert Tomchesson "Albert" (The Woodlands, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Monroe 171661 Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly (Misc.)

The pair of Monroe 171661 Struts fit was just the like ODM struts. Easy to install. My '03 Impla has that "like new" ride again. Good price from the seller and arrived on time.