I have a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan with weak struts. I just ordered a pair. If I install only one, won't that help it from rising TOO fast? Is that OK?
2085398
My only thought is to use the handle on the inside of the door, because that is what it is designed for. The other thought I have is that I am a 73 year old woman, and I have no problem getting the door shut as long as I'm not trying to juggle a bunch of things in my arms. With one hand, using the handle, I can pull it down until it gets past the midway point and then it basically closes on it's own.
2085399
Not an expert but the car is designed to operate with two fully charged struts not one. The strut prevents the weight of the tail gate from closing. I would not recommend only changing one. You don't want the door closing on someone. I have had that and ended up in hospital with a concussion!!
2085400
Yes, my husband ordered them and together we replaced them. It only took about 20-30 minutes after we figured out how to support the tailgate while we removed one strut and replaced it with the new one.
2085401
Greetings: Everyone else seemed to respond correctly. Both need to replaced at the same time. Thank You, Lou Fishman
2085402
That might work, but you would have an uneven distribution of torque. The problem isn't that it rises too fast, but more that it is more difficult to close once open. Ours were a lot more worn out than we thought, so putting the new ones on was a real eye opener as to just how bad they were. Our van doesn't have any power to the tailgate, so it is manual for opening and closing.
2085403
You need to install both so as to get even distribution to lift or close tailgate
1720236
Depending on the age & condition of your existing springs, the truck may not sit level if you only replace the one side. I went ahead & replaced both at the same time.
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No you only get one strut per order, and they are not all interchangeable... I too had trouble locating the correct part numbers. They are as follows:G56948 - Front (fits both left and right, but must order 2 quantity)G56949 - Rear LeftG56950 - Rear Right
1512528
No, you get two for $37.00. It's best to replace in pairs, and these look well made and I'd say better than the stock ones. Easy to put on, be sure you follow the instructions and use a step ladder under the lift gate.Gary
1585343
This is just one rear shock. You would need to buy this and one more for the opposite rear side. For the front you would have to buy 2 different struts. These are rear shocks only.
1384410
I agree with everyone here. You only need one. It worked perfectly for my car and appears to be much stronger, it handles much more abuse.
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Rigo, One would likely work, we bought these to replace the same but I believe weaker struts in existing cabinets and we ended up just replacing one and using the worn out old strut on the other side. It is still plenty powerful.
1604467
On my struts one bumper was black rubber and the other one was a whitish foam bumper they serve the same purpose(BUMP STOP). I have about 5000 miles on them and have noticed no difference in performance, only time will tell which is better. I am very happy with the performance and the ride. If you are changing the rear struts be sure to check your sway bar mounts and link rods.(clunk and rattle in rear). I have 238,000mi on my Camry. My front sway bar mounts and links were OK.
204572
it is just 1, I did have to buy a left and a right strut assembly. They do work great, vast improvement from stock suspension.
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I am thinking to buy a pair of those strut assemblies. Are those required to use the air quick lift system pump or it just can be used without that system, please help.What I have to do to buy a pair. One left and one right.
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It is for one unit and you need to know if you need the right or left side strut. Also be aware we had to return it because the discription was not accurate and would not work on our Equinox as they stated. But it is a complete single unit ready to be installed.
451579
Yes, these will absolutely help.These are really good struts for the money.
1188161
Shocks/struts should always be replaced in pairs. However, the price listing is per shock/strut. I paid $106 per strut.
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I would really warn you not to install these Monroe Quick Struts. I had 4 installed in the front and rear of my 1998 Avalon. The rears are OK. But there is a design flaw in the front. Whenever you turn the steering wheel the coil spring binds against the plate making a grinding sound as it slips. This does not present a safety problem, but if you are going to put on new struts, you probably do not want noisy struts (and they are loud). Monroe is hard to deal with after the sale -they make you go back to the retailer, which then tells you its Monroe's warranty issue. Good Luck
735008
Absolutely. You get both left and right. They work pretty well. When you open the back there is a slight delay before the struts take over and complete the lift. It's a little slower than OEm but quite acceptable.
1512525
No, you get two for $37.00. It's best to replace in pairs, and these look well made and I'd say better than the stock ones. Easy to put on, be sure you follow the instructions and use a step ladder under the lift gate. Gary
1210787
Yes, very easy. I've installed several of them. They do not fit the Dodge Caravans however, because of the axle design.