1961 Ford Thunderbird Suspension Parts

Essential 1961 Ford Thunderbird Suspension Parts

Monroe – Monroe Shock Absorber Air Hose Kit (Part No.AK18)

Monroe Shock Absorber Air Hose Kit

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$36.49
Monroe® is one of the automotive industry’s best-known and most trusted original equipment and aftermarket brands, having delivered innovative undercar solutions to leading global OE manufacturers and generations of professional technicians and vehicle owners. This heritage of leading-edge products and exceptional customer support has made Monroe® shocks, struts and other ride control components a preferred choice of automotive professionals worldwide.
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Monroe – Monroe Shock Absorber Air Hose Kit (Part No.AK64)

Monroe Shock Absorber Air Hose Kit

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$25.99
Monroe® is one of the automotive industry’s best-known and most trusted original equipment and aftermarket brands, having delivered innovative undercar solutions to leading global OE manufacturers and generations of professional technicians and vehicle owners. This heritage of leading-edge products and exceptional customer support has made Monroe® shocks, struts and other ride control components a preferred choice of automotive professionals worldwide.
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Monroe – Max-Air Air Shock Absorber (Part No.MA700)

Max-Air Air Shock Absorber

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$106.99
Ideal for hauling, Monroe® Max-Air® shock absorbers can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner’s manual.)

Product Features:
  • MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT UNDER LOAD — Air chamber can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
  • EASY TO ADJUST — Special air fitting resists air leakage and ties into factory system (where applicable) or manually inflates with an air compressor, pair with Monroe air shock accessory and shock air hose AK kits (varies by application)
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full-displaced valving on compression and extension cycles for a smooth ride
  • BUILT TO LAST — Hardened and precision ground piston rod for consistent performance, sintered iron piston for enhanced durability and longer service life and lubricated air sleeve reduces friction for smooth operation
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
  • Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
  • Special Air Fitting: Resists air leakage.
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Monroe – Max-Air Air Shock Absorber (Part No.MA805)

Max-Air Air Shock Absorber

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$101.99
Ideal for hauling, Monroe® Max-Air® shock absorbers can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner’s manual.)

Product Features:
  • MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT UNDER LOAD — Air chamber can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
  • EASY TO ADJUST — Special air fitting resists air leakage and ties into factory system (where applicable) or manually inflates with an air compressor, pair with Monroe air shock accessory and shock air hose AK kits (varies by application)
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full-displaced valving on compression and extension cycles for a smooth ride
  • BUILT TO LAST — Hardened and precision ground piston rod for consistent performance, sintered iron piston for enhanced durability and longer service life and lubricated air sleeve reduces friction for smooth operation
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
  • Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
  • Special Air Fitting: Resists air leakage.
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Rare Parts – Spring Insulator (Part No.RP36055)

Spring Insulator

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$49.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Protect the springs from metal on metal contact
  • Reduce vibration
  • Prevent squeaking.
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Rare Parts – Leaf Spring Insulator Ret (Part No.RP36057)

Leaf Spring Insulator Ret

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$25.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Protect the springs from metal on metal contact
  • Reduce vibration
  • Prevent squeaking.
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Rare Parts – Leaf Spring Insulator (Part No.RP36056)

Leaf Spring Insulator

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$18.29
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Protect the springs from metal on metal contact
  • Reduce vibration
  • Prevent squeaking.
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KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks (Part No.KG5522)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks

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$65.99
The KYB Gas-a-just monotube shock absorber has additional performance advantages over the traditional twin-tube design: It can instantly, automatically adjust to your performance needs and never experiences fade due to aeration. The KYB Gas-a-just has two separate working chambers: An air-free hydraulic piston and valve area for responsiveness and control, and a second high-pressure nitrogen gas area with a floating piston that provides a comfortable ride during normal driving and adds instant performance on demand.

Product Features:
  • Adds Up To 25% More Damping Performance Over Original Equipment Shocks
  • Components And Valving Designed Specifically For Classic Cars
  • Gas-A-Just Monotubes Include Additional Damping Over One Design For Vehicles That Work, Tow, And Have Larger, Heavier Tires & Wheels
  • High Pressure Monotube Design Separates The Gas And Oil For Fade Free Operation And Instant Response
  • Fluid Leaking Can Be A Cause Of Shock Failure, The KYB Gas-A-Just Has An Ultra-Smooth Triple Chrome Plated Chrome Piston Rod To Reduce Seal Wear
  • The Higher Gas Pressure Of The KYB Gas-A-Just Responds Quickly To Improve Steering Response
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Gas-A-Just Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.55965)

Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$37.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5965)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$45.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Rare Parts – Spring Perch Repair Kit (Part No.RP17880)

Spring Perch Repair Kit

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$229.99
Rare Parts prides itself in only manufacturing high quality chassis parts. Diamond Series parts will exceed OEM and aftermarket products. Examples would be: forged verses stamped housings, greaseable, tighter machining tolerances, and proper heat treat of ball studs and mating components. Every Diamond Series part is tested and inspected in our facility prior to being sold. So rest assured you are getting a quality part when quality counts.

Product Features:
  • Billet Precision CNC Machined
  • Case Hardened Heat Treatment
  • Greaseable Pin and Bronze bushing
  • Made in USA
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Rare Parts – Leaf Spring Bushing (Part No.RP36068)

Leaf Spring Bushing

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$17.49
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Rubber or Heat Treated bushings
  • No Squeak
  • Reduces vibration
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MOOG – Leaf Spring Bushing (Part No.K7308)

Leaf Spring Bushing

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$21.79
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Engineered to provide long life and dependability
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Rare Parts – Spring Bushing (Part No.RP35499)

Spring Bushing

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$4.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Rubber or Heat Treated bushings
  • No Squeak
  • Reduces vibration
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Rare Parts – Control Arm Shaft Kit (Part No.RP15344)

Control Arm Shaft Kit

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$268.99
This high quality chassis part will improve overall vehicle handling, reduce tire wear and increase the life of other steering and suspension components. These chassis parts are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM.

Product Features:
  • Heat Treated thread and bushing
  • Torsional rubber bushings
  • Precision thread tolerances
  • Greaseable
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5751)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$44.49
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® passenger car shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes while the larger bore provides more efficient damping control to provide consistency and a smooth ride
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • 1/2 inch Diameter Piston Rod: Nitrocarburized rod for long service life. On non-dust shield units only.
  • Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71803)

OESpectrum Strut

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$88.99
Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:
  • REDUCED NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS — Twin Technology Active Control System delivers exceptional control under most driving conditions while isolating impact-related noise, vibration and harshness
  • EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Rod displaced valving, tuned specifically to each vehicle, adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and a smooth ride (on most applications)
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY — Fluon-banded piston provides consistent sealing between piston and pressure tube for better control and increased durability
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration (on most applications)
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Chrome-plated piston, bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special single lip seal provide durability and longer service life (where applicable)
  • OPTIONAL DUST BOOT/JOUNCE BUMPER — Protective dust boot reduces dirt and moisture, while jounce bumper reduces severe suspension movement (both sold separately)
  • Special Dust Boot/Jounce Bumper: Protective dust boot reduces dirt and any moisture build-up. Jounce bumper helps prevent severe suspension movement. Dust boot & jounce bumper sold separately.
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.55801)

Gas-Matic Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$55.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car shock absorber are gas charged and provide improved control at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic passenger cars
  • Gas-charged unit
  • Improved handling and control
  • Economical OE replacement
  • Meets OE product specifications
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343128)

Gas Shock

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$54.99
Product Features:
  • Recommended OEM replacement shock for classic, domestic cars
  • Specifically calibrated to help restore the original handling and control characteristics of the Ford Focus
  • Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
  • Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
  • Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles
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Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1998)

Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit

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$13.29
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:
  • Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
  • Universal design for easy installation
  • Tie-strap included for a secure fit
  • Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
  • Multiple color choices available
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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90462)

Strut Bellows

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$35.99
By constantly introducing design enhancements that extend product life and simplify installation and replacement, MOOG has earned its reputation as the chassis industry’s Problem Solver.

Product Features:
  • Easy to install
  • Restores like-new steering and handling
  • Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Incorporates proven design and engineering features
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Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90462)

Strut Bellow

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$6.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
  • Durable neoprene rubber
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KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB103)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$31.49
KYB Strut Boot Kits keep your struts protected from dirt, dust, sand, salt and other road debris. These harmful elements cause abrasive wear to the polished shaft, upper seal and bushing. KYB Strut Boot Kits prevent these contaminants from entering the strut by covering the entire strut shaft in a highly durable plastic bellows. This can easily extend the life of the strut. The KYB Strut Boot Kit includes a poly foam travel-limiting bumper. Its designed to protect the strut from bottoming out and protects other components from extreme movement damage.

Product Features:
  • Superior Quality Boot Helps Protect The Strut Shaft From Leak-Causing Dirt And Debris
  • Poly Foam Bumper Prevents The Strut From Bottoming Out
  • Built With Design And Quality That Matches Or Exceeds One
  • Protects The Upper Seal And Bushing
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Monroe – Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit (Part No.SA1997)

Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit

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$13.99
Monroe® Shock-Mate® Shock Absorber Boot Kits are universal replacement shock boots use to protect the shock’s piston rod from dirt, mud and other contaminants – protecting the life of your shocks.

Product Features:
  • Protects the shock’s piston rod from damage
  • Universal design for easy installation
  • Tie-strap included for a secure fit
  • Constructed from high quality urethane for maximum durability
  • Multiple color choices available
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1961 Ford Thunderbird Suspension Parts

You count on your 1961 Ford Thunderbird to run right. That means taking care of it with regular maintenance, necessary repairs, and the right parts. Advance Auto Parts can help with all of that thanks to our extensive inventory of trusted Suspension Parts. With 16 Suspension Parts ranging in price from $4.99 to $268.99, you’re sure to find everything you need for your 1961 Ford Thunderbird.

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Top-Rated Suspension Parts Brands For Your 1961 Ford Thunderbird

Trusted Suspension Parts OEM and aftermarket product brands are what Advance Auto Parts specializes in. The brands we work with are sure to keep that 1961 Ford Thunderbird running right for years to come. In our inventory you’ll find brands like Monroe, Moog, Rare, and even more.

Popular Monroe Suspension Parts

You’ll find popular Monroe brand products across Air Suspension and Kits and Shocks and Struts. All are waiting to get your 1961 Ford Thunderbird back on the road. Some of the top-rated Monroe products in these categories are:
Max-Air Air Shock Absorber
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Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
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Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
Strut Bellows

FAQs for 1961 Ford Thunderbird Suspension Parts

What are the most purchased Suspension Parts for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird?

Out of 16 Suspension Parts for the 1961 Ford Thunderbird, the most popular in our inventory are:
Monroe Shock Absorber Air Hose Kit
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Monroe Shock Absorber Air Hose Kit
Air Shock Installation Kits
Leaf Spring Bushing
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Leaf Spring Bushing
Leaf Spring Bushings
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
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OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts