coolnesss Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 I'm putting new front shocks on a 2002 ETC. 80k miles. I decided not to use factory struts, so its a conversation to passive. Arnott advertises that their system is plug-in. Monroe apparently needs some fooling with. And, Monroe includes springs with the kit, whereas Arnott doesn't seem to. But, what concerns me more is - What is the difference in ride character between the two brands? I should get springs, right, if I order the Arnott struts? THANKS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadillac Jim Posted July 5, 2015 Report Share Posted July 5, 2015 My 1997 ETC had 160,000+ miles on it when I sold it. I measured the ride height before I changed the shocks and struts at about 150,000 miles and it was right on spec. Your car may differ but I *had* new springs and decided not to use them. I can't comment on the difference between Monroe and Arnott passive struts. I would look for things like dual-rate damping in both offerings. I think that things like the kit for the Monroe shocks is a piddling side job when looking at the whole job of changing the shocks or struts. Quote -- Click Here for CaddyInfo page on "How To" Read Your OBD Codes-- Click Here for my personal page to download my OBD code list as an Excel file, plus other Cadillac data -- See my CaddyInfo car blogs: 2011 CTS-V, 1997 ETC Yes, I was Jims_97_ETC before I changed cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockfangd Posted July 6, 2015 Report Share Posted July 6, 2015 I put monroes on my 97 Seville. Monroe struts with ac delco springs and mounts. They plugged right in and have had no problems I have 10k miles on them so far and no messages or issues. It was a hard decision when I bought them but as picky as I am I am happy Quote GM FAN FOREVER Nice, clean, luxury= fine automobile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolnesss Posted July 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2015 Thanks, Gents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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