1974 Buick Century Shocks and Struts

Essential 1974 Buick Century Shocks and Struts

Monroe – Load Adjusting Shock Absorber (Part No.58567)

Load Adjusting Shock Absorber

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$125.99
Ideal for light trucks that that tow or carry varying loads, Monroe load adjusting shocks include a heavy gauge calibrated spring that adjusts to road and weight conditions to provide extra control when operating conditions get more demanding.

Product Features:
  • REDUCES SAG UNDER LOAD — Ideal for occasionally hauling or towing varying loads, heavy gauge, calibrated coil spring reduces sag when loaded up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Tuned specifically for each application, full-displaced valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide ride consistency
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and PTFE-banded piston helps reduce friction between the piston and pressure tube to enhance responsiveness to changing road surfaces
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear while heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod delivers long life
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride & Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration – On Most Applications
  • 5/8 nitrocarburized rod for long service life.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81662)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$70.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.55802)

Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$44.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.181662R)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$166.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5897)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$48.49
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.181662L)

Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount

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$166.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

Product Features:
  • QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR – Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE – Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL – Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE – Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE – Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71662)

OESpectrum Strut

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$82.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5802)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$76.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343157)

Gas Shock

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$46.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Shock For Classic, Domestic Cars
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81661)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$83.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Lakewood – Drag Shock-90/10:GM (Part No.40100)

Drag Shock-90/10:GM

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$92.99
Drag Shock-90/10:GM

Monroe – Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.59087)

Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber

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$37.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic truck shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic light trucks and vans
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.59001)

Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber

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$48.49
Monroe® Gas-Matic truck shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic light trucks and vans
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.55840)

Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$47.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11250)

Complete Strut Assem

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$119.99
Complete Strut Assem

Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59301)

Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber

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$36.49
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5840)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$57.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Suncore – Quick Strut Kit (Part No.2-55S11250-001)

Quick Strut Kit

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$244.99
Quick Strut Kit

Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1997)

Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit

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$13.99
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:
  • Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
  • Universal design for easy installation
  • Tie-strap included for a secure fit
  • Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
  • Multiple color choices available
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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90464)

Strut Bellows

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$31.49
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1998)

Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit

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$13.29
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:
  • Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
  • Universal design for easy installation
  • Tie-strap included for a secure fit
  • Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
  • Multiple color choices available
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1974 Buick Century Shocks and Struts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1974 Buick Century. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 11 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $13.29 to $92.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1974 Buick Century running smoothly.

Shocks and Struts are only as good as their brand. We stock 3 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1974 Buick Century. Monroe, KYB, and Lakewood are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Shocks and Struts for your 1974 Buick Century, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 1,856 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit with 4.6 stars and OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber with 5.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 1974 Buick Century rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Shocks and Struts Brands To Make Your 1974 Buick Century Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1974 Buick Century demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Shocks and Struts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Century the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Shocks and Struts brands and parts.

Popular KYB Shocks and Struts

We carry KYB parts in our stock across Front Shock and Struts and Rear Shock and Struts categories, plus more. For a 1974 Buick Century, our most popular KYB Shocks and Struts include:
High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks
from $74.99
(3)
High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks
Front Shock and Struts
Gas Shock
from $46.99
(2)
Gas Shock
Rear Shock and Struts

FAQs for 1974 Buick Century Shocks and Struts

What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 1974 Buick Century?

Out of 11 Shocks and Struts for the 1974 Buick Century, the most popular in our inventory are:
Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber
from $36.49
(5)
Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts
Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $47.99
(2)
Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts
Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
from $37.99
(10)
Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts

What are the top-rated 1974 Buick Century Shocks and Struts?

Top-rated Shocks and Struts for your 1974 Buick Century based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
from $13.29
(13)
Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
“worked very well”
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $57.99
(7)
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
“Good price”