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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 04:23 PM
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Default Rear struts are bad
Will these fix the problem? Are they easy to install yourself or will I need to go to a shop?

KYB - KYB GR2/Excel G Struts #
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 04:47 PM
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yes that will fix your problem, if you have some mechanical knowledge you can do them with hand tools

(how to)https://montecarloforum.com/forum/how-section-30/5th-6th-7th-gen-rear-strut-replacement-28934/

or you can have a shop do them
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 08:39 PM
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Should be a easy enough job by yourself and for a shop.Either way it should fix the problem.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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There pretty easy to install ive got the same on my monte just need some tools & a spring compressor
 
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Old Apr 19, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Don't forget to replace your top plates(mounting plate, bearing plates ect, different places call it different things)
 
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