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Product Features
Loaded Struts: Pre-assembled application specific design
Application Specific Design: No modifications necessary
Matched Pair: Improved comfort and extended service life
Restored Performance: Reduced body sway and vibration
Description
TRQ fully loaded shocks and struts are manufactured using premium raw materials and calibrated to restore original ride comfort. TRQ shocks are fully loaded featuring a pre-loaded bearing plate, upper and lower spring isolator, upper spring seat, coil spring, boot kit, and premium strut. TRQ recommends replacing your shocks or struts in pairs to ensure even wear of components and improved ride comfort. All products are fit and road-tested in our Massachusetts R&D facility to ensure we deliver on our promise of Trusted Reliable Quality.
Replacing struts used to require specialized tools to compress, remove, and transfer the old spring and mount. Our Pre-assembled, complete strut & spring assemblies come with all new parts and make the job much quicker and easier for the do-it-yourself mechanic.
Strut & spring assembly contains:
Upper Strut Mount
Strut Bearing
Coil Spring
Boot & Bumper Kit
Gas-charged Strut
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How to Replace Front Struts 2006-13 Chevy Impala
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Tools used
21mm Socket
13mm Socket
Pry Bar
Jack Stands
19mm Socket
Ratchet
Floor Jack
1/2 Inch Breaker Bar
1. Remove the wheel
Loosen the lug nuts
Raise and secure the vehicle
Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
2. Remove the bottom of the shock
Unbolt the two bottom bolts securing the shock.
Use a breaker bar and a 21 mm socket and some penetrating oil.
You might need a hammer to work the bolts out once you have removed the nuts.
Use a pry bar to pry the spindle free from the strut
3. Remove the top of the strut
Pop the hood and secure it.
Use your 13 mm socket and ratchet and some penetrating oil to remove the three bolts securing the top of the strut.
Pull the strut down and out.
4. Install the new strut
Work the strut into place and bolt in the top three 13 mm bolts
Torque the three 13 mm nuts to 35-45 ft lbs
Bolt in the bottom two nuts and bolts and torque to 100 ft lbs.
5. Replace the wheel
Put the wheel back on and hand tighten the lug nuts
Lower the vehicle and torque the lug nuts to 100 ft lbs
Brought to you by 1AAuto.com your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the internet. Hi I'm Don from 1A Auto. I hope this how-to video helps you out. And the next time you need a part for your vehicle think of 1AAuto.com. Thanks.
In this video we're going to show you how to replace the front struts on a 2006 Chevy Impala. It's the same operation for the left side and the right side and we always recommend that you do replace struts in pairs. In order to do this repair you're going to need some new struts from 1A Auto. A 21 and 19 and 13 millimeter socket and socket wrench. A hammer. A pry-bar. A pipe for extra leverage if you need it. As well as a torque wrench.
Remove the hubcap by hand using a 19 millimeter socket. If you don't have the benefit of air-tools you'll want to loosen the lug-nuts with the vehicle on the ground first. Then raise and support the vehicle and remove the lug-nuts from the tire. Locate the two 21 millimeter nuts. Using a 21 millimeter socket, a socket wrench and a pipe for extra leverage to remove the two nuts on the strut. I will go ahead and fast-forward as I remove those.
Use a hammer to knock free the two bolts that go through the strut and spindle. Use a long screw-driver or pry-bar to pry the spindle free from the strut. Locate and remove three 13 millimeter nuts on the strut-top. As you're removing the last nut, hold the strut so that it doesn't just come falling down. Here you see a side by side of the old part and the new part from 1A Auto. Going back in with the strut. Start from the bottom. Line up the three holes. And then start your three 13 millimeters nuts up top. Once you get them all started go ahead and tighten them up and I'll fast-forward as I do that. Now line up the strut with the spindle and match up the holes. You might have to pull down or push up on the spindle and hub assembly there to line them up. Go ahead and put in your two bolts. Then once you get the bolts in use a hammer to seat them into that spindle and lower strut assembly.
Now reinstall the two 21 millimeter nuts and go ahead and tighten them down. Torque the two nuts to a hundred foot pounds. Reinstall the wheel and the five lug-nuts. Torque your wheel lug-nuts to a hundred foot pounds. Once you're done torqueing the lug-nuts in a star pattern reinstall your hubcap. And make sure you see the little notch in the hubcap and put it over the valve-stem. And once you've done that you can start with just the socket itself tightening up those five 19 millimeter lug-nut cap-covers. And after you replace your struts it is recommended that you get an alignment on your vehicle. We hope this helps you out. Brought to you by www.1AAuto.com your source for quality replacement parts and the best service on the internet. Please feel free to call us toll-free 888-844-3393. We're the company that's for you on the internet and in person.
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★★★★★November 25, 2024
It was a great price and fast shipping, very satisfied.
★★★★★December 25, 2021
Great product
Great fit, pretty straight forward install
★★★★★September 23, 2020
Didn't fit
Didn't fit had to put old ones back on drive to the auto parts store and get a cheap pair and they fit perfect. Second time having problems with struts from A-1 auto parts
★★★★★April 16, 2018
Worked great
These fit right in and worked great. Saved alot of time and very fast shipping.
★★★★★January 30, 2017
They came next day. Fit just rite and the front noise are gone.
Great deal on all parts saved 200 dollars on parts. They fit perfectly. I got them the next day after ordering them. We continue to order from you guys. Thank you.
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ChristopherNovember 4, 2024
Will these fit my 08 impala ltz 18" wheels?
Currently, we do not carry this part for your vehicle. We're always updating our inventory so please check back soon!
Emma · November 5, 2024
RustyJuly 1, 2022
What is the best ahocks and struts for me to use i have 22 inch rims on my 2013 Impala . Would these work ??
These will work on the stock size wheels that are not 18" wheels. They are also only correct for the Police and Taxi model.
Andra · July 1, 2022
AnthonyMarch 18, 2022
With this fit my 2013 police package with 18 inch rims?
Yes, this part will fit your vehicle.
Ricale · March 18, 2022
HughMarch 1, 2022
Will they fit my 2007 Impala police package with 16 inch wheels?
Yes, this part will fit your vehicle.
Kelly · March 1, 2022
JeffDecember 22, 2019
Will these work for 2006 impala ss/5.3 ?
Would these work on 2014 Impala limited Lt with stock 17 inch wheels
John · April 27, 2026
MichaelJanuary 11, 2019
Can I use these on a 2007 Chevy Impala LT with 17" wheels non-police version? Are these heavier duty than standard struts? Also, will I need a spring compression tool to install?
No. These are only correct for police or taxi models. They are not 'heavier duty'. They have different mounting areas that will cause them not to fit on your vehicle.
Adam · January 11, 2019
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