I have well paid mechanics working for me...

so I will need 12456128, 12498643, and 12498642. any other parts associated with this "kit"???

 

GM PART # pk12456148 come's with 12456128, 12498643, and 12498642



GM PART # pk12456148
CATEGORY: All
PACK QTY: 1
CORE CHARGE: $0.00


List Price:$212.16Price:$135.20You Save:$76.96 (36%) DESCRIPTION: Grand Prix, Monte Carlo and Impala Handling Upgrade Kit

This suspension kit is intended to reduce body roll and chassis flex while enhancing cornering capabilities.
Kit is for use on 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala and Monte Carlo. Handling Kit inlcudes all hardware and bushings to replace existing sway bars and to add the strut tower brace, and consist of:
P/N 12498642 Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar w/insulators
P/N 12498643 Heavy Duty Front Sway Bar w/insulator and end links
P/N 12456148 Strut Tower Brace. An additional strut brace P/N 12456148 can be ordered for rear strut tower, but is a labor intensive installation. (If you are adding this to a vehicle that does not have a rear sway bar from the factory you will have to modify the brackets in order to install this rear sway bar.)

 

What I do not understand is this statement. P/N 12456148 Strut Tower Brace. An additional strut brace P/N 12456148 can be ordered for rear strut tower, but is a labor intensive installation.

I am assuming it comes with the front strut brace but mentions the rear one but offers no additional part number...

 

The kit comes with only one strut tower brace. They are assuming you are installing it on the front of the vehicle, so they are offering a second tower brace (the same part) to install on the rear of the vehicle. Some Montes came with the front tower brace from the factory, so you may not need a second brace. You will need brackets though to install it. I got my brackets from Don Rome:

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IMO it isn't a labor intensive installation, but you do have to climb into the trunk to install it. It took me about 15 minutes to install one in my '03.

 

GM PART # pk12456148 , Is for the kit with ,,P/N 12498642 Heavy Duty Rear Sway Bar w/insulators
P/N 12498643 Heavy Duty Front Sway Bar w/insulator and end links
P/N 12456148 Strut Tower Brace.
The Front and Rear strut brace are the same..
An additional strut brace 12456148 can be ordered for rear strut tower

GM PART # 12456148
CATEGORY: All
PACK QTY: 1
CORE CHARGE: $0.00


List Price:$47.21Price:$27.72You Save:$19.49 (41%) DESCRIPTION: STRUT BAR KIT(ONE BAR KIT ONLY)For use on 1999 - 2002 Chevrolet Monte Carlo; 2000 - 2002 Chevrolet Impala; 1997 - 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. These are production Buick strut tower braces designed to minimize body flex. The kit includes ONE strut tower braces, hardware. (THE HIGH PERFORMANCE CATALOG IS INCORRECT) If you want the kit that includes two of these braces it is part number 12498648

 

Does anyone have a photo of one installed on the front struts? is it installed on the top of the struts or below? Or a photo of it installed on the rear..

TIA.

Tom

 

Here's a recent thread on something similar. It will show you the pictures you're looking for (front and rear). Mine came stock w/ a front strut brace - it goes on top of the strut towers.


https://montecarloforum.com/forum/ti...e3/#post394233

 

Here's a few pic's..

 

OK great pictures, you guys are the bomb. My 05 does not have these installed. So I am guessing i should order the kit plus the second brace. See if they will fit and it not then order brackets from DOM. Correct??

 

Hmmm that last pic looks familiar LOL! My wrench kept getting stuck to the speaker - darn magnets LOL!