1978 Pontiac Sunbird Shocks and Struts
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Essential 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Shocks and Struts
MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90463)
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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.
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- 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
MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90462)
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$35.99
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.
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- 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
Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90463)
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$7.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows
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- Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
- Durable neoprene rubber
Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1998)
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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.
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- 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
Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11481)
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$129.99
Complete Strut Assem
Lakewood – Drag Shock-90/10:GM (Part No.40100)
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$92.99
Drag Shock-90/10:GM
Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S11482)
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$129.99
Complete Strut Assem
Lakewood – Drag Shock-70/30:GM (Part No.40120)
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$104.99
The best all-round choice for vehicles with leaf or coil springs. Properly loads rear wheels to prevent over-reaction and wheel hop.
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- Excellent Weight Transfer
- Lets Front End Down Quickly
- Maximum Traction
- Makes Vehicle Safer
- Easier Control At End Of Track
- Better Overall Stability
Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5896)
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$56.99
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.
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- 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.
KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343132)
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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.
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- 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
KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.KG4536)
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$45.99
The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The KYB Gas-a-just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand.
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- Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
- Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Classic Gm Cars
- Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
- High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
- Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
- The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
- Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
- To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5010
KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343177)
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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.
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- 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
Monroe – Gas-Matic Shock Absorber (Part No.55896)
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$25.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.
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- 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
Lakewood – Drag Shock-50/50:GM (Part No.40300)
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$91.99
Drag Shock-50/50:GM
Lakewood – Drag Shock-70/30:GM (Rear) (Part No.40310)
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The best all-round choice for vehicles with leaf or coil springs. Properly loads rear wheels to prevent over-reaction and wheel hop.
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- Excellent Weight Transfer
- Lets Front End Down Quickly
- Maximum Traction
- Makes Vehicle Safer
- Easier Control At End Of Track
- Better Overall Stability
Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63622)
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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.
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- 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
Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1997)
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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.
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- 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
KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB104)
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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.
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- 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
Popular 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Shocks and Struts Categories
1978 Pontiac Sunbird Shocks and Struts
Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1978 Pontiac Sunbird. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 7 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $13.29 to $104.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1978 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1978 Pontiac Sunbird. Lakewood, Monroe, and KYB 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 1978 Pontiac Sunbird, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence.
So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 1978 Pontiac Sunbird 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 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Last
Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1978 Pontiac Sunbird 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 Sunbird the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Shocks and Struts brands and parts.
Popular Lakewood Shocks and Struts
We carry Lakewood parts in our stock across Rear Shock and Struts categories, plus more. For a 1978 Pontiac Sunbird, our most popular Lakewood Shocks and Struts include:
Top 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Shocks and Struts from Monroe
Monroe products are another trusted brand when it comes to Shocks and Struts for your 1978 Pontiac Sunbird. Popular Monroe parts include:
FAQs for 1978 Pontiac Sunbird Shocks and Struts
What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 1978 Pontiac Sunbird?
Out of 7 Shocks and Struts for the 1978 Pontiac Sunbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
