1997 GMC Safari Rear Shock and Struts

Your 1997 GMC Safari might be the best vehicle you’ve ever owned. Or you may just be struggling to keep it highway-approved. No matter the situation, Advance Auto Parts has the Rear Shock and Struts you desperately need.

We currently carry 6 Rear Shock and Struts to choose from for your 1997 GMC Safari, and our inventory prices range from as little as $34.99 up to $125.99.

On top of low prices, Advance Auto Parts offers 3 different trusted brands of Rear Shock and Struts for the 1997 GMC Safari. We only sell parts from trusted brands like Monroe so that you can find quality parts you can count on.

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Rear Shock and Struts for Your 1997 GMC Safari

Monroe – Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.59022)

Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber

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$34.99
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 – OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber (Part No.37064)

OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber

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$93.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • 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
  • IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
  • 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
  • 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)
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Rancho – RS5000 Shock Absorber (Part No.RS5147)

RS5000 Shock Absorber

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$66.99
The shock that started it all! Rancho® RS5000 series has been the shock of choice for light trucks and sport utility vehicles since 1985. Available for stock and lifted applications, RS5000 is ideal for on and off-road use, at an affordable price.

Product Features:
  • Ten-stage velocity sensitive valving – Provides tuning specific for each vehicle
  • 5/8-in. (16mm) diameter piston rod (select applications) – Adds strength and durability. Size varies by application.
  • 1 3/8-in. (35mm) diameter piston (select applications) – Ensures performance in any environment
  • Protective boot included – Protects the shock rod and oil seal
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Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59338)

Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber

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$34.99
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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KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.565050)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock

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$125.99
Tough conditions demand tough truck shocks. The large bore KYB MonoMax provides the additional stability that heavier, more powerful or high center of gravity vehicles demand. The KYB MonoMax is a heavy duty monotube shock absorber that provides the most handling, control and durability of any KYB shock; and its just for trucks. The MonoMaxs tough design automatically adjusts to driving conditions with fade-free performance. The KYB MonoMax has an outstanding reputation for vehicles that do real work, go off-road, tow a trailer or haul heavy loads. It uses a work-ready, zinc-coated steel piston ring and includes an off-road dust boot.

Product Features:
  • Maximum Performance Upgrade With Up To 40% More Damping Performance Than Standard Shock Absorbers
  • Perfect Solution When You Need To Upgrade Suspension Performance On Your Gm Truck
  • Truck Monotube Design Outperforms All Other Standard Shock Absorbers
  • Zinc-Coated, Stainless Steel Piston Ring Provides A Positive Seal In The Most Extreme Conditions
  • Rubber Boot To Protect The Shaft And Keep Dirt And Debris Away From The Seals
  • Engineered To Help Vehicles With Electronic Safety Systems (Esc, Abs, Etc.)
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.344082)

Gas Shock

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$63.99
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 Strut For Mini-Vans
  • 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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FAQs for 1997 GMC Safari Rear Shock and Struts

What are the most popular Rear Shock and Struts for the 1997 GMC Safari?

With 3 brands you can trust, our most popular Rear Shock and Struts for the 1997 GMC Safari parts are:
Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
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Gas-Matic Truck Shock Absorber
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OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber
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OESpectrum Light Truck Shock Absorber
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Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber
from $34.99
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What are the best aftermarket Rear Shock and Struts for the 1997 GMC Safari?

See what past customers had to say about our highest-rated Rear Shock and Struts for the 1997 GMC Safari:
RS5000 Shock Absorber
from $66.99
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RS5000 Shock Absorber
“I have never replaced shock absorbers before. The ride on my “new to me” 2004 Dodge Dakota was bouncier than I was comfortable with. I bought these ”