Did a quick search on this forum but didn't find a whole lot of discussion on this specific question: the shocks and struts on my '89 Formula are original OEM, and are pretty worn out at this point; at least the ride has become pretty spongy in the corners, and I've noticed a tendency toward bottoming out when crossing abrupt dips in the road surface. So I'm pretty sure they need to be replaced.
I'd like to install shocks and struts that are equivalent (if not exactly) what came with the OEM WS6 suspension, but Pontiac dealers are kind-of hard to come by these days... :icon_sad:
Any suggestions for aftermarket shocks and struts that are essentially identical to the OEM WS6 shocks and struts? Thanks!
I imagine shock/strut performance has improved tremendously in the last 26 years.
I would go with KYB AGX, Bilstein or Koni if your budget can afford it.
You might want to look into replacing the springs too while you're at it.
Thanks for the suggestions! You're probably correct about the march of technology. I'm mainly looking to keep a familiar WS6 feel to the car rather than match the cosmetics of the equipment; so if the newer shocks/struts are painted a different color but perform the same, it's not such a big deal to me.
Upon further investigation it was determined that the shocks and struts were fine; although old, they damped well and were not leaking fluid. What was wrong was that all of the sway bar bushings were gone. Just literally gone. Obviously, being the original bushings, they'd finally just dry-rotted and crumbled away...
So, new bushings and links all around on the sway bars. Noticeable improvement in the ride and handling!
I hear what you're saying and it's not bad advice. I considered doing just that, but ultimately decided that the current shocks and struts were still quite serviceable; they've only got ~50k miles on them and don't show any real signs of wear/failure. I tend to hold to the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" philosophy... Admittedly, it's a dice roll with a car this age...
Incidentally, through this repair process, I learned that OEM shocks and struts for the WS6 suspension are still available from AC Delco.
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