ACDelco Gold Premium Gas Charged Rear Suspension Strut

About this product

ACDelco Gold (Professional) Premium Gas Charged Struts are a high quality alternative to Original Equipment (OE) parts. These struts are custom-tuned, and nitrogen gas charged with a quality twin-tube passive design to optimize vehicle comfort and performance. Featuring Road Response Valving Technology, gas charged struts automatically adjust to help provide comfort and extra control by responding to dynamic driving situations during normal road conditions and improving handling under many extreme road conditions. For additional performance and safety features, these struts have sintered iron pistons, a leak-resistant piston seal, and a super-finished chromed piston rod. These struts have been carefully tested to ensure proper performance and fit per necessary applications. ACDelco Gold (Professional) parts are manufactured to meet your expectations for fit, form, and function, making them a smart choice for General Motors vehicles, as well as most makes and models, including special applications. These high-quality parts are backed by General Motors. Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional.

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1-3/8 inch bore piston with sintered iron construction for durability and longer service life
Single lip oil seal to help minimize friction
Super-finished chromed piston rod reduces corrosion, helps ensure proper seal lubrication, provides a consistent wear surface, and assists in long product life
Precision engineered for top-of-the-line performance
Drawn over mandrel (DOM) pressure cylinder for high quality sealing properties and reduced internal friction to assist with longer product life
Gas charged for reduced fluid aeration, which can result in better response, less foaming, and more consistent control than most non-gas charged struts
Single lip piston rod seal is permanently lubricated for durability and low friction
O-ring hydraulic piston seal resulting in minimized piston blow-by and consistent control
Infinitely variable damping for on-demand control on all road conditions
Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
Premium aftermarket replacement part
Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models

AdjustableNo

Adjustable DampeningNo

Adjustable ReboundNo

Coil Spring IncludedNo

ClassificationGold

Mounting Hardware IncludedYes

Body TypeMacPherson

AdjustableNo

Adjustable ReboundNo

ClassificationGold

Body TypeMacPherson

Adjustable DampeningNo

Coil Spring IncludedNo

Mounting Hardware IncludedYes

Limited Lifetime Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Before purchasing and installing a premium gas charged strut, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.

Leaking oil or wetness along the body of the shock or strut
Severely dented reservoir tube, bent or scratched piston rod
Broken, damaged, or missing mounting hardware
Cupped tire wear
Damaged strut body springs, seats, and bushings
Defective strut bearing or missing plate
Broken mounts, worn or missing bushings
Brakes
Tie rods
Ball joints
Tires

Uneven patches of wear on the edges of your tire can be a sign of weak ride control (shocks or struts). This wear, called cupping, appears as scalloped dips around the surface of the tread. Other signs it could be time to replace your shocks or struts include:

There is directional and steering wheel position instability
Your brakes pull
You notice worn or loose suspension or steering components
There is excessive nosedive while braking
Your vehicle has 'acceleration squat'
Your vehicle does not return to a neutral position
Your steering pulls
There is a strut mount or bearing noise
Your ride is harsh, bumpy or shaky
Your vehicle veers inside winds
Your vehicle bounces excessively
Your vehicle leans or sways while turning
Your vehicle bounces excessively after hitting a bump
Your vehicle bottoms out
If your vehicle's height seems lower than normal when measured
If you notice fluid leakage from your vehicle's shocks or struts
If your vehicle's shocks or struts have dented or heavily scratched housings or mounts

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Classic			2004, 2005
Malibu			1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

About this product

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1-3/8 inch bore piston with sintered iron construction for durability and longer service life
Single lip oil seal to help minimize friction
Super-finished chromed piston rod reduces corrosion, helps ensure proper seal lubrication, provides a consistent wear surface, and assists in long product life
Precision engineered for top-of-the-line performance
Drawn over mandrel (DOM) pressure cylinder for high quality sealing properties and reduced internal friction to assist with longer product life
Gas charged for reduced fluid aeration, which can result in better response, less foaming, and more consistent control than most non-gas charged struts
Single lip piston rod seal is permanently lubricated for durability and low friction
O-ring hydraulic piston seal resulting in minimized piston blow-by and consistent control
Infinitely variable damping for on-demand control on all road conditions
Some ACDelco Gold parts may have formerly appeared as ACDelco Professional
Premium aftermarket replacement part
Manufactured to meet specifications for fit, form, and function for General Motors vehicles as well as most makes and models

AdjustableNo

Adjustable DampeningNo

Adjustable ReboundNo

Coil Spring IncludedNo

ClassificationGold

Mounting Hardware IncludedYes

Body TypeMacPherson

AdjustableNo

Adjustable ReboundNo

ClassificationGold

Body TypeMacPherson

Adjustable DampeningNo

Coil Spring IncludedNo

Mounting Hardware IncludedYes

Limited Lifetime Warranty for Parts (plus Labor if installed by a GM dealer)

Please visit our warranty page on Gmparts.com for full warranty details.

Before purchasing and installing a premium gas charged strut, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.

Leaking oil or wetness along the body of the shock or strut
Severely dented reservoir tube, bent or scratched piston rod
Broken, damaged, or missing mounting hardware
Cupped tire wear
Damaged strut body springs, seats, and bushings
Defective strut bearing or missing plate
Broken mounts, worn or missing bushings
Brakes
Tie rods
Ball joints
Tires

Uneven patches of wear on the edges of your tire can be a sign of weak ride control (shocks or struts). This wear, called cupping, appears as scalloped dips around the surface of the tread. Other signs it could be time to replace your shocks or struts include:

There is directional and steering wheel position instability
Your brakes pull
You notice worn or loose suspension or steering components
There is excessive nosedive while braking
Your vehicle has 'acceleration squat'
Your vehicle does not return to a neutral position
Your steering pulls
There is a strut mount or bearing noise
Your ride is harsh, bumpy or shaky
Your vehicle veers inside winds
Your vehicle bounces excessively
Your vehicle leans or sways while turning
Your vehicle bounces excessively after hitting a bump
Your vehicle bottoms out
If your vehicle's height seems lower than normal when measured
If you notice fluid leakage from your vehicle's shocks or struts
If your vehicle's shocks or struts have dented or heavily scratched housings or mounts

Model	Body Style	Trim	Year(s)
Classic			2004, 2005
Malibu			1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Always consult the Vehicle Owner's Manual or an expert technician before making any repairs or adjustments.

Yes, though shocks and struts perform a similar function, they vary greatly in their design. Struts are an integral part of a vehicle's suspension system, providing structural support for the vehicle and, as such, are a safety subsystem. Shocks work separately from any structural function, simply absorbing and damping the bumps from the road.

Yes, all shocks and struts use hydraulic fluid (oil) to control damping. A gas charged shock or strut uses high-pressure nitrogen gas to reduce oil foaming during high-speed damping, and therefore maintains performance.

Yes, it is important to choose the correct shock or strut for your vehicle model and year, as well as for the location in the vehicle.

Yes, it is possible to do a quick check at home for wear on your vehicle's shocks or struts. You can look for any physical damage to the shock or strut housing or any leaking - this is especially common on rear units that tend to have stones kicked up by the front wheels. You can also perform a bounce test by taking each corner of the vehicle and pushing down hard. The corner should drop, rise and settle again. If the body continues to move up and down, there's a good chance your shocks need to be replaced. Though these home tests can indicate worn shocks or struts, it is also recommended that you take your vehicle to a qualified service technician and let them do a thorough inspection every 12 months or 12,000 miles (19312.128 kilometers).

Yes, if you are replacing your vehicle's struts. However, it is not necessary to get your vehicle aligned when replacing your vehicle's shocks unless there was or is a previous issue.

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Maintenance

Before purchasing and installing a premium gas charged strut, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.

Uneven patches of wear on the edges of your tire can be a sign of weak ride control (shocks or struts). This wear, called cupping, appears as scalloped dips around the surface of the tread. Other signs it could be time to replace your shocks or struts include:

Fits these vehicles

About this product

Product details

Specifications

Warranty

Maintenance

Before purchasing and installing a premium gas charged strut, make sure it is the correct fit for your vehicle.

Uneven patches of wear on the edges of your tire can be a sign of weak ride control (shocks or struts). This wear, called cupping, appears as scalloped dips around the surface of the tread. Other signs it could be time to replace your shocks or struts include:

Fits these vehicles

Frequently Asked Questions

Should the Vehicle Owner's Manual or an expert technician be consulted before making any repairs or adjustments?

Is there a difference between a shock and a strut?

Do gas charged shocks or struts contain oil?

Do I need different shocks for front, rear, left, or right applications?

Can I check my vehicle's shocks for wear?

Should I have my vehicle aligned after replacing my shocks or struts?

ACDelco Gold Premium Gas Charged Rear Suspension Strut

ACDelco Gold Premium Gas Charged Rear Suspension Strut