[mjb]

If your vehicle came with the first design struts I would return those and then purchase the loaded ACDelco assemblies. This way you have the new springs after the strut redesign. Your next replacement you will be able to get struts only, where most manufacturers only list the newest designed part for. The price on the ACDelco's are extremely reasonable. I believe $80/piece when ordered a year and a half ago.

I want to replace my struts/shocks on my 2012 Eco last 7 of vin#C7231447. Do I need to replace the whole assembly (struts/springs)? If so, do you have the part numbers handy for the assemblies? I did not know that GM redesigned struts.

 

[mjb]

Says for vehicles built on or prior to VIN C7239134 you must replace springs and struts. So your VIN would fall into this. Going rate looks like $90/each.

LH complete assembly 23483696

RH complete assembly 23483697

Thanks! But that part number is struts only. Do you know if there a part number for the entire strut assembly? Or do I have to buy the springs separately?
Why is it necessary to replace the springs prior to VIN C7239134 anyways?

 

[mjb]

Look up 23483694/5. Places selling them state its strut 23483696/7 with spring 23447480.

The strut was updated from a hollow rod to solid.

You may find it paired with spring 23447420. This spring is a bit stiffer, possibly 1.8 equipped. My vehicle 1.4T came paired with the 7480 so that is what I got. Will you notice a difference between the 2, no idea.

Wow, hollow rod, that's interesting. So they needed to update springs?

What year is your cruze? Did you buy it new? I have original struts on my 2012 eco, My spring number is 22808111.