1978 Buick Skyhawk Suspension Parts

Essential 1978 Buick Skyhawk Suspension Parts

Lakewood – Street/Strip Drag Shocks (Part No.40310)

Street/Strip Drag Shocks

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$88.99
The best all-round choice for vehicles with leaf or coil springs. Properly loads rear wheels to prevent over-reaction and wheel hop.

Product Features:
  • Excellent Weight Transfer
  • Lets Front End Down Quickly
  • Maximum Traction
  • Makes Vehicle Safer
  • Easier Control At End Of Track
  • Better Overall Stability
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343177)

Gas Shock

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$51.99
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
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Gm Car
  • 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
  • To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5010
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343132)

Gas Shock

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$43.49
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 Shock Absorber (Part No.55896)

Gas-Matic Shock Absorber

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$25.99
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 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 – 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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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90463)

Strut Bellows

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$16.99
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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KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB104)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$23.79
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63622)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

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$27.99
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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Sachs – Strut Bump Stop (Part No.L3036238476SAC)

Strut Bump Stop

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$26.57
SACHS Service Kits replace the Original Equipment boot kits and bump stops providing protection to the piston rod preventing damage and prohibiting rust.

Product Features:
  • SACHS Service Kits help to prolong the life and performance of the shock or strut.
  • Always replace your Service kits in pairs.
  • Are built with design and quality that matches or exceeds OE quality
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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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Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90463)

Strut Bellow

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$7.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
  • Durable neoprene rubber
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Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11482)

Complete Strut Assem

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$129.99
Complete Strut Assem

Lakewood – Street/Strip Drag Shocks (Part No.40120)

Street/Strip Drag Shocks

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$88.99
The best all-round choice for vehicles with leaf or coil springs. Properly loads rear wheels to prevent over-reaction and wheel hop.

Product Features:
  • Excellent Weight Transfer
  • Lets Front End Down Quickly
  • Maximum Traction
  • Makes Vehicle Safer
  • Easier Control At End Of Track
  • Better Overall Stability
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5821)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$55.99
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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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71809)

OESpectrum Strut

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$79.99
Monroe® OESpectrum® shock absorbers and struts are available for popular for European, Asian and North American passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs featuring Tenneco’s latest global original equipment valving technologies designed with the right technology specific for each application. OESpectrum shocks and struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness. They are backed by Monroe’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Feel the Difference Guarantee.

Product Features:
  • All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
  • Rod Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.
  • Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
  • Twin Technology: Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
  • Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod: Long service life.
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • Unique Rod Guide and Single Lip Seal: Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
  • 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.
  • Premium – Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Warranty
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bush (Part No.RP15020)

Control Arm Bush

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$33.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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Driveworks – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.DW-K6198B)

Control Arm Bushing

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$13.79
Control Arm Bushing

MOOG – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.K6288)

Control Arm Bushing

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$21.49
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
  • Long-lasting performance
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.RP15417)

Control Arm Bushing

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$91.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.RP16261)

Control Arm Bushing

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$32.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Bushing (Part No.RP15199)

Control Arm Bushing

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$52.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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Metro Mould – Coil Spring Insulator (Part No.BN 110)

Coil Spring Insulator

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$43.49
Founded in 1918, Metro Moulded Parts, Inc. is the leading USA manufacturer of top quality molded detail rubber parts and sponge rubber weatherstripping for antique, classic, restoration cars and trucks, as well as late model vehicles. Metro’s detailed rubber parts are manufactured to meet or exceed the specifications of the original part. They are the finest reproductions available anywhere. Front Coil Spring Insulator. Each.

Product Features:
  • Jet black to match the color of the original part
  • Dense rubber to match the original
  • Exact fit
  • High quality original equipment replacement part
  • Made in the USA
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Rare Parts – Coil Spring Insul (Part No.RP46353)

Coil Spring Insul

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$27.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Reduces vibration
  • Reduces road noise
  • UV resistant
  • No Squeak
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1978 Buick Skyhawk Suspension Parts

You count on your 1978 Buick Skyhawk to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Suspension Parts. With 12 Suspension Parts ranging in price from $13.29 to $91.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1978 Buick Skyhawk.

Brands matter. If you want to shop a specific Suspension Parts brand, we stock 5 different brands like Lakewood, Metro Mould, and Monroe. 1978 Buick Skyhawk Suspension Parts start as low as $13.29!

One of the best ways to find top quality OEM or aftermarket Suspension Parts is by asking professionals. Short of that, you can shop with confidence thanks to our 147 extensive product reviews on 1978 Buick Skyhawk Suspension Parts.

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Top-Rated Suspension Parts Brands For Your 1978 Buick Skyhawk

Trusted Suspension Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1978 Buick Skyhawk running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Lakewood, Metro Mould, Monroe, and even more.

Popular Lakewood Suspension Parts

You’ll find popular Lakewood brand products across Shocks and Struts. All are waiting to get your 1978 Buick Skyhawk back on the road. Some of the top-rated Lakewood products in these categories are:
Street/Strip Drag Shocks
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Street/Strip Drag Shocks
Rear Shock and Struts

Top-Rated Monroe Suspension Parts


If Monroe are what you’re looking for, our inventory holds plenty. We stock Monroe brand Suspension Parts for your 1978 Buick Skyhawk, and some of our most reviewed Monroe parts include:
Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
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Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories
Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
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Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
Strut Bellows

FAQs for 1978 Buick Skyhawk Suspension Parts

What are the most purchased Suspension Parts for the 1978 Buick Skyhawk?

Out of 12 Suspension Parts for the 1978 Buick Skyhawk, the most popular in our inventory are:
Coil Spring Insulator
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Coil Spring Insulator
Coil Spring Insulators
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
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OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts
Street/Strip Drag Shocks
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Street/Strip Drag Shocks
Front Shock and Struts