Shock Absorbers vs Struts: How to Choose the Right One
A practical Australian buying guide explaining the difference between shock absorbers and struts, warning signs of wear, and how to choose the right replacement.
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Machter | SKU:
FSA-HLN003
Machter Front Shock Absorber Strut Mount Bearing Kit Fit For Holden Commodore VR VS VT VU VX VY FSA-HLN003 - Machter
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Machter Front Shock Absorber Strut Mount Bearing Kit Fit For Holden...
Regular price
$227.80
Unit price
Machter Front Shock Absorber Strut Mount Bearing Kit Fit For Holden Commodore VR VS VT VU VX VY FSA-HLN003 - Machter
Fitment:
- Fit For Holden Commodore Sedan, Station Wagon VR VS VT VX VT VY
- Fit For Holden Statesman VR VS
- Fit For Holden Commodore Ute VR VS VU VY
- Suitable For These Years 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 07/2004
- - Will Suit FE2 Suspension
- Note: Will Not Suit Crewman
- Standard & Up To 30mm Lowered
- Please Note If You Have Fitted Larger Aftermarket Wheels (19" And Up) You May Have Tyre Clearance Problems.
- For Holden Berlina VY 2002-2004 4door Sedan
- For Holden Berlina VY 2002-2004 incl.: International 4door Wagon
- For Holden Calais VR 1993-1995 4door Sedan
- For Holden Calais VS 1995-1997 4door Sedan
- For Holden Calais VT 1997-2000 incl.: 50th Anniversary, International 4door Sedan
- For Holden Calais VY 2002-2004 4door Sedan
- For Holden Caprice VR 1994-1995 4door Sedan
- For Holden Caprice VS 1995-1999 4door Sedan
- For Holden Caprice WK 2003-2004 4door Sedan
- For Holden Commodore VR 1993-1995 incl.: S 2door Utility
- For Holden Commodore VR 1993-1995 incl.: Acclaim, Berlina, Equipe, Executive, S, SS 4door Sedan
- For Holden Commodore VR 1993-1995 incl.: Acclaim, Berlina, Equipe, Executive 4door Wagon
- For Holden Commodore VS 1995-2000 incl.: 50th Anniversary, Olympic S, S, SS, SS Limited Edition 2door Utility
- For Holden Commodore VS 1995-1997 incl.: Acclaim, Acclaim Series II, Berlina, Berlina Series II, Equipe, Equipe Series II, Esteem, Executive, Executive Series II, S, S Series II, SLR5000 Executive, SS, SS Series II, Vacationer 4door Sedan
- For Holden Commodore VS 1995-1997 incl.: Acclaim, Berlina, Equipe, Esteem, Executive, Vacationer 4door Wagon
- For Holden Commodore VT 1997-2000 incl.: 50th Anniversary, Acclaim, Berlina, Equipe, Executive, Olympic, S, SS 4door Sedan
- For Holden Commodore VT 1997-2000 incl.: 50th Anniversary, Acclaim, Berlina, Equipe, Executive, Olympic 4door Wagon
- For Holden Commodore VX 2001-2002 incl.: S 4door Sedan
- For Holden Commodore VY 2002-2004 incl.: S, SS, Storm S 2door Utility
- For Holden Commodore VY 2002-2004 incl.: 25th Anniversary, Acclaim, Equipe, Executive, Lumina, Lumina Executive, S, SS, SV8 4door Sedan
- For Holden Commodore VY 2002-2004 incl.: 25th Anniversary, Acclaim, Equipe, Executive, Lumina, SS 4door Wagon
- For Holden Monaro V2 2001-2004 incl.: CV6, CV8, CV8 R 2door Coupe
- For Holden One Tonner VY 2003-2004 incl.: S 2door Cab Chassis
- For Holden Statesman VR 1994-1995 4door Sedan
- For Holden Statesman VS 1995-1999 incl.: 50th Anniversary, International 4door Sedan
- For Holden Statesman WH 1999-2003 incl.: International, International LS8 4door Sedan
- For Holden Statesman WK 2003-2004 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Clubsport VR 1993-1995 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Clubsport VR 1993-1994 4door Wagon
- For Holden (HSV) Clubsport VS 1995-1997 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Clubsport VT 1997-2000 incl.: 10th Anniversary, Grant Hackett, R8, R8 Grant Hackett 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Grange VS 1996-1999 incl.: 185i, 195i, 215i 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Grange WK 2003-2004 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) GTS VR 1994 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) GTS VS 1996 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) GTS VT 1998, 2000 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Maloo VS 1995-2000 incl.: 10th Anniversary, 185i, 195i 2door Utility
- For Holden (HSV) Manta VS 1995-1997 incl.: 185i 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Manta VS 1995 incl.: 185i 4door Wagon
- For Holden (HSV) Manta VT 1998-1999 incl.: 195i 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Senator VR 1993-1995 incl.: 185i, 215i 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Senator VS 1995-1997 incl.: 185i, 215i 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Senator VT 1997-2000 incl.: Signature, Signature 10th Anniversary, Signature 195i, Signature 220i 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) Senator VT 1997-1999 incl.: Signature, Signature 195i, Signature 220i 4door Wagon
- For Holden (HSV) XU6 VT 1998 incl.: 10th Anniversary 4door Sedan
- For Holden (HSV) XU8 VT 1999 incl.: 195i 4door Sedan
- For Toyota Lexcen VR 1993-1995 incl.: CSi, Newport, VXi 4door Sedan
- For Toyota Lexcen VR 1993-1995 incl.: CSi, VXi 4door Wagon
- For Toyota Lexcen VS 1995-1997 incl.: CSi T4, CSi T5, Newport T4, Newport T5, VXi T4, VXi T5 4door Sedan
- For Toyota Lexcen VS 1995-1997 incl.: CSi T4, CSi T5, VXi T4, VXi T5 4door Wagon
Package:
- 2 x Front Strut Top Mounts & Mearings
- 2 x Front Gas Struts Shock Absorbers
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