1985 Oldsmobile 98 Shocks and Struts

Every new strut deserves a Monroe Strut-Mate Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:

• PERFECT PAIRING – Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION – Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
• REPLACES OE – Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
• RIGOROUS TESTING – Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
• EASY TO INSTALL – Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily

Quick Strut Kit

Product Features:

• Recommended OEM replacement shock for classic, domestic cars
• Specifically calibrated to help restore the original handling and control characteristics of the Ford Focus
• Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
• Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
• Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles

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 – PTFE-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
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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 passenger cars
• Gas-charged unit
• Improved handling and control
• Economical OE replacement
• Meets OE product specifications

Complete Strut Assem

Product Features:

• Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
• Components and valving designed specifically for classic cars
• High gas pressure design provides instant, extra control
• Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
• Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade

Complete Strut Assem

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
• Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
• Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
• OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
• Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
• Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod

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 – PTFE-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
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
• Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
• Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
• OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
• Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
• Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

• Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate and dust cover
• Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
• OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
• Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
• Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod

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 – PTFE-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
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

Product Features:

• Recommended OEM replacement shock for classic, domestic cars
• Specifically calibrated to help restore original handling and control characteristics
• Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
• Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
• Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles

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

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 – PTFE-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
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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
• Made In Use
• 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

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 passenger cars
• Gas-charged unit
• Improved handling and control
• Economical OE replacement
• Meets OE product specifications

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

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 – PTFE-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
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.