Shock struts
 

Just finished the dreaded top end gasket replacements. Looks like everything is fine. Now I am going to do struts front and rear. Anyone have any comments on a new set of struts for a 2004 MC SS, no sc, 3.8l????? Suggestions?

A lot of guys and gals here use KYB.They are expensive and you just get the strut cartridge. Others go through O'Rielly's Auto and get complete struts. That's a new strut, spring and bearing put together so you only have to remove the 3 tower bolts and the 2 pin bolts at the bottom of the strut, take the old one out, put the new ones in.
I went to completestruts.com. They have no name struts for those of us who are on a budget. I got all 4 complete struts for just under $300. I must say, after having them in my cars for a year now, I am still very pleased with my suspension. O'Rielly's seems to have a good verity and good prices!
There may be other members with other suggestions, in the end It's all up to your taste!

Thanks man, it is not my budget, tis my wife's car so she will want a good ride. I still drive a van with shocks on it.

Honestly, I haven't read any bad comments about any of the struts used by members here. And I have worked on my cars for 30 years. Back then, Monroe had a problem with longevity, but one of our members recently put them in his car. Still waiting to hear what he has to say about them.

Check out RockAuto Parts Catalog

They have great prices on complete drop in replacements assemblies.