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Old 04-01-2015, 06:36 AM
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Does a dale jr have a special suspension then other cars?? I wanna buy some quick struts and wanna keep same stock ride height, yet good springs
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 08:47 AM
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I believe the dale Sr and dale jr has some type of performance suspension. You can go to a chevy service department and ask them for a print out of your vehicle build all you need is your VIN
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 10:49 AM
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Ok so don't just use any quick strut?
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 11:04 AM
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The 04-05 supercharged Monte Carlos should have the FE4 suspension. Make sure the strut is compatible with that.
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 04:45 PM
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Oh wow.. Maybe buy from dealership?
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 07:36 PM
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The Dale Jr edition has the same suspension all the other supercharged 04-05 Monte's got. The Dale Jr package was an appearance package only. No performance upgrades.

Unless you count the extra 50 hp we get from the stripes on the sides.
 
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Old 04-01-2015, 09:43 PM
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So I can get the regular strut/spring combo?? Or do I have to get the struts for the special handeling package??
 
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I would get the struts that go for the FE4 suspension.

KYB 339015 for front struts and KYB 339148 for the rear would work, then get springs that you like.
 
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Old 04-02-2015, 11:15 AM
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Thankyou
 
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