every AD I see for Monroe struts, the picture shows ALOT of extra "Bracketry" on the strut and no holes for mounting on the bottom. Am I seeing a "generic picture", Or are monroes made completely different ? already Bought KYBs, but just wondering.

Generic pics
I installed monroes on multiple fieros and they fit like OEM.

You don't mention what year or gt or notch, but here is a pic of the ones I installed on my 87 last year

that's them ! whats with the huge brackets ?

I've had monroes and KYBs - liked the KYBs much better . I think you did good.

They must have changed part numbers and consolidated across a few different cars.

quote Originally posted by Lou6t4gto: that's them ! whats with the huge brackets ?

Not sure could not figure that out must be a one size fits ( or not ) all.

nothing a grinder couldn't fix (just keep the metal cool as you grind away the excess).

My guess is that multiple cars use the same strut design, but the Fiero doesn't use the bracket (maybe sway bar??).

I have the same struts, and I really don't like how close those brackets are to my tires. I thought of cutting them off, but wondered if they were part of the structural design to support the springs.

71814 monroe is listed for 84-88 pontiac fiero - all engine ONLY
no other models comeup in the buyers guide.... sooo, next guess on the funky brackets? lol

quote Originally posted by hookdonspeed: 71814 monroe is listed for 84-88 pontiac fiero - all engine ONLY no other models comeup in the buyers guide.... sooo, next guess on the funky brackets? lol

Interesting. I wish I had my old boxes, so I could look up the number. Anyway.... this is a good question for Monroe

The design looks to be for a swaybar attachment point.

I wonder what's used on the Phoenix, Citation etc. of the same era. Seeing as the Fiero rear came from the front of those cars, maybe there was a purpose there.

Edit: Checked Rock Auto, and the Phoenix struts don't have the bracket. The plot thickens.........

Fiero:


Phoenix:

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Thinking about this... I am guessing the bottom part fits a Fiero and other vehicles, and the strut valving is for multiple vehicles.... so when they put the two together, you have a parts-bin strut that is specific to one vehicle.

quote Originally posted by NetCam: I really don't like how close those brackets are to my tires. I thought of cutting them off, but wondered if they were part of the structural design to support the springs.

Same , and I am looking at new tires for my 14 inch rims and in a raised white letter to match originals , cooper only has a 215/70
which is bigger and wider so I am afraid it will rub on the strut.

quote Originally posted by endallville: Same , and I am looking at new tires for my 14 inch rims and in a raised white letter to match originals , cooper only has a 215/70 which is bigger and wider so I am afraid it will rub on the strut.

14" rims? Those are pretty wide, I imagine they'll rub up against pretty much everything