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10 August 2018 #1
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- 07 Jun 2014
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- Canada
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- Saab(s)
- 9-3 Arc
2003 9-3 Front Suspension
I'm replacing the front suspension on my 2003 9-3 and was wondering if anyone else has done this themselves and what parts you went with. I'd like to keep the same ride quality and height. There seems to be a big difference in costs like between "1Aautoparts" vs "eEuroparts" or other brands like KYB, Monroe, etc. The strut assembly from 1Aauto seems to be the best price, but does it give the same quality in ride?
Any experience with this or feedback would be appreciated.
Thanks!
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13 August 2018 #2
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- 28 Oct 2016
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- Minneapolis Minnesota
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- Saab(s)
- 2006 9-3 2.0t SportCombi
Can't say the A1 parts will give the same ride quality as I've never driven a brand new Saab, can say that the strut assembly fits and rides better than bad struts with weak springs.
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13 August 2018 #3
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- 01 Aug 2010
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- Colorado/Iraq
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- Saab(s)
- 06' 9-5 Sportcombi, 06' Sport Sedan
If you are keeping the car longer than say 5 years don't use Monroe's. I liked them but they didn't have longevity. On my wife's car they lasted about 5 years. Then I replaced them with Sachs.
Parts quality can be hit or miss anywhere. I have to say I had problems with Professional Parts and Uro parts so far. Sometimes being cheap has not paid off for me.
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21 August 2018 #4
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- 9-3 Arc
Hey Digger,
Have you bought a strut assembly from 1A Auto?
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21 August 2018 #5
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10 October 2018 #6
- Join Date
- 28 Oct 2016
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- Minneapolis Minnesota
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- Saab(s)
- 2006 9-3 2.0t SportCombi
Though I'd give you an update. Not sure if the struts are better than OE, but the strut package that includes new springs, bellows, bearings and plates made a huge difference. I opted for knocking off the line bracket that came with the strut and re using the OE bracket. Not so impressed with the rear shocks of the complete 1A Auto kit. Fine for normal driving, but did nothing to help with towing the boat and I'm still looking for rear cargo coil springs that will fit my sportcombi.
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