Part Number (MPN)
506-1135
UPC / GTIN
193468032833 / 00193468032833
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
18.81<br />477.81
FAQ - Answer 1
Yes. Although shocks and struts perform a similar function, they vary greatly in their design. The major difference between shocks and struts is that a strut is a structural part of the vehicles suspension system where a shock is not. A strut is also a crucial part of the vehicles steering system and greatly affects alignment angles.
FAQ - Answer 2
Yes. You should have your vehicle aligned 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 a previous issue.
FAQ - Answer 3
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.
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 shocks or struts?
FAQ - Question 3
Do I need different shocks 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
Ball joints and other suspension components
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 2
Brakes
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Bullet 3
Tires
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 1 - Header
Your vehicle's struts slowly deteriorate over time, though this wear is normally difficult to detect. Worn struts can also cause additional wear to other vehicle components, so to maximize your vehicle's ride comfort, it is recommended to inspect your vehicle's struts every year. Be sure to always refer to your Vehicle Owner's manual for additional vehicle maintenance practices. Potential affected components may include:
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 1
Leaking oil or wetness along the body of the shock or strut
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 2
Broken mounts
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 3
Broken, damaged, or missing mounting hardware
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 4
Dented reservoir tube
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 5
Bent or scratched piston rod
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 6
Cupped tire wear
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 7
Damaged spring seat, spring, and spring isolator
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Bullet 8
Damaged strut bearing
Good Maintenance Practices - Section 2 - Header
To inspect your struts to gauge wear, check for:
Internal Construction Type
Dual Tube
Mounting Hardware Included
No
Outside Cylinder Diameter (in)
2.13
Rod Diameter
21.95<br />0.86
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 1
Vehicle has 'acceleration squat'
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 2
Vehicle does not sit level
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 1 - Bullet 3
Vehicle steering pulls
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
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 2 - Header
It could be time to replace your 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 struts
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 3 - Bullet 2
Your vehicle's struts have dented or heavily scratched housings or mounts
Signs of Wear & Troubleshooting - Section 3 - Header
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