Part Number (MPN)
506-1106
UPC / GTIN
193468016857 / 00193468016857
Body Diameter
2.17<br />55
Body Length
13.59<br />345.18
Coil Spring Insulator(s) Included
No
Compressed Length
13.59<br />345.18
Extended Length
477.81<br />18.81
FAQ - Answer 1
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. Shocks work separately from any structural function, simply absorbing and damping the bumps from the road.
FAQ - Answer 2
Yes. You should have your vehicle aligned if you are replacing your vehicle's struts.
FAQ - Answer 3
Yes. It is important to choose the correct strut for your vehicle model and year, as well as for the location in the vehicle.
FAQ - Question 1
Is there a difference between a shock and a strut?
FAQ - Question 2
Should I have my vehicle aligned after replacing my struts?
FAQ - Question 3
Do I need different struts for front, rear, left, or right applications?
Features & Benefits - Bullet 1
GM-recommended replacement part for your GM vehicle's original factory component
Features & Benefits - Bullet 2
Offering the quality, reliability, and durability of GM OE
Features & Benefits - Bullet 3
Manufactured to GM OE specification for fit, form, and function
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 1
Brakes
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 2
Ball joints
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 3
Tires
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 4
Stabilizer bar
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Stabilizer links
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Header
Your vehicle's struts slowly deteriorate over time, though this wear is normally difficult to detect. To maximize your vehicle's ride comfort, it is recommended to inspect your vehicle's struts every year. Worn struts can also cause additional wear to other vehicle components. Potential affected components may include:
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 1
Leaking oil or wetness along the body of the shock or strut
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Broken mounts
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Broken, damaged, or missing mounting hardware
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Severely dented reservoir tube
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Bent or scratched piston rod
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Cupped tire wear
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Damaged spring seat, spring, and spring isolator
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 8
Damaged strut bearing
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To inspect your struts to gauge wear, check for:
Internal Construction Type
Dual Tube
Mounting Hardware Included
No
Outside Cylinder Diameter (in)
2.17
Rod Diameter
21.95<br />0.86
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 1
Vehicle pulls while braking
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 2
Worn suspension components
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 3
Excessive nose dive while braking
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 5
Vehicle does not return to a neutral position
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 6
Vehicle steering pulls
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 7
Strut mount or bearing noise
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Signs of wear for suspension struts include but are not limited to:
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 2 - Bullet 1
Your ride is harsh, bumpy or shaky
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 2 - Bullet 2
Your vehicle bounces excessively
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 2 - Bullet 3
Your vehicle leans or sways while turning
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 2 - Bullet 4
Your vehicle bottoms out
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It could be time to replace your shocks or struts if, when driving on a surface with bumps and/or dips:
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 3 - Bullet 1
You notice fluid leakage from your vehicle's shocks or struts
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 3 - Bullet 2
Your vehicle's shocks or struts have dented or heavily scratched housings or mounts
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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 but are not limited to:
Strut Mount Insulator(s) Included
No