1981 Ford Escort Shocks and Struts

Essential 1981 Ford Escort Shocks and Struts

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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KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB102)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$30.49
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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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90460)

Strut Bellows

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$34.99
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-K90460)

Strut Bellow

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$11.99
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.SB105)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

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$30.99
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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KYB – STRUT BELLOW (Part No.L303734951KYB)

STRUT BELLOW

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$27.52
STRUT BELLOW

MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90461)

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
See More

MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90463)

Strut Bellows

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$16.99
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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Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63619)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

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$21.49
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
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Rare Parts – Strut Mount (Part No.RP17178)

Strut Mount

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$49.49
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:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
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Rare Parts – Strut Mount (Part No.RP17168)

Strut Mount

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$54.99
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:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
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TRW – Strut Mount (Part No.L3030197148TRW)

Strut Mount

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$66.65
TRW sets the standard within the Aftermarket, with tests that go beyond the ordinary to ensure every chassis part we produce meets stringent vehicle manufacturer quality standards, in line with the Original Equipment specification. To help make sure that our parts can go the distance, TRW utilizes on the road tests and the most advanced test machines available, in both our Original Equipment and Aftermarket facilities as well as by independent testing labs. So you can be sure that TRW parts are tested for your safety. The TRW strut mount is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application
  • Reduces squeaks, rattles, and vibration noise
  • Pivot for the steering mechanism, providing a smooth steering response
  • Resistant to oil and other contaminants
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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MOOG – Strut Mount (Part No.K8646)

Strut Mount

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$85.99
MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate proven design and engineering features for like new steering ease of installation and longer life. MOOG is the preferred steering and suspension brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs.

Product Features:
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Superior rubber to steel bonding for durability
  • High polish chrome steel bearing races
  • Replacement helps restore vehicle handling
  • Includes new spring seat insulator and installation hardware to eliminate noise issues
  • Electroplate and corrosion-resistant coating to help prevent galvanic corrosion
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Rare Parts – Strut Mount (Part No.RP17173)

Strut Mount

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$159.99
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:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
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TRW – Strut Mount (Part No.L3030852293TRW)

Strut Mount

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$71.47
TRW sets the standard within the Aftermarket, with tests that go beyond the ordinary to ensure every chassis part we produce meets stringent vehicle manufacturer quality standards, in line with the Original Equipment specification. To help make sure that our parts can go the distance, TRW utilizes on the road tests and the most advanced test machines available, in both our Original Equipment and Aftermarket facilities as well as by independent testing labs. So you can be sure that TRW parts are tested for your safety. The TRW strut mount is OE Quality and is manufactured using only the highest quality materials and is designed to reduce road noise and vibration.

Product Features:
  • OE-Equivalent and direct fit application
  • Reduces squeaks, rattles, and vibration noise
  • Pivot for the steering mechanism, providing a smooth steering response
  • Resistant to oil and other contaminants
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
See More

MOOG – Strut Mount (Part No.K80032)

Strut Mount

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$91.99
MOOG® Problem Solver® products incorporate proven design and engineering features for like new steering ease of installation and longer life. MOOG is the preferred steering and suspension brand of professional technicians and NASCAR crew chiefs.

Product Features:
  • Engineered to meet or exceed OE requirements
  • Superior rubber to steel bonding for durability
  • High polish chrome steel bearing races
  • Replacement helps restore vehicle handling
  • Includes new spring seat insulator and installation hardware to eliminate noise issues
  • Electroplate and corrosion-resistant coating to help prevent galvanic corrosion
See More

Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Mounting Kit (Part No.904913)

Strut-Mate Strut Mounting Kit

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$65.99
Every new strut deserves a Monroe® Strut-Mate® Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe® struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION — Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
  • REPLACES OE — Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
  • RIGOROUS TESTING — Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily
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Rare Parts – Strut Mount (Part No.RP17483)

Strut Mount

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$182.99
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:
  • Meets or exceeds OE requirements
  • Helps restore vehicle ride.
  • Reduces tire wear
See More

Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63620)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

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$19.29
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
See More

KYB – STRUT BELLOW (Part No.L303734949KYB)

STRUT BELLOW

from

$27.78
STRUT BELLOW

Monroe – Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit (Part No.63618)

Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit

from

$30.49
Designed to protect the strut, the Monroe® Strut-Mate® Boot Kit is the perfect replacement for a damaged jounce bumper or boot. Heavy-duty construction and unique design features make it the ideal choice for maximum rod protection and improved strut life.

Product Features:
  • REPLACES DAMAGED JOUNCE BUMPER OR BOOT — Avoid premature strut failure by replacing missing or damaged strut components
  • PROTECTS PISTON ROD — Protects piston rod finish from rust and corrosion and helps reduce oil leakage
  • KEEPS MOISTURE AND DIRT OUT — Self-draining design eliminates retention of moisture and other unwanted debris
  • ENHANCES STRUT LIFE — Delivers protection from severe suspension movement to improve strut durability
  • PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match to protect strut rods, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe struts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Direct fit OE replacement with firm friction connection that helps keep the boot in place
  • BUILT TO LAST — Soft-entry jounce bumper made of closed cell, micro-cellular urethane for maximum durability and to help reduce severe impacts
See More

KYB – Jounce Bumper and Bellows (Part No.SB103)

Jounce Bumper and Bellows

from

$29.49
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
See More

MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90464)

Strut Bellows

from

$31.49
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
See More

Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90463)

Strut Bellow

from

$7.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
  • Durable neoprene rubber
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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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1981 Ford Escort Shocks and Struts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1981 Ford Escort. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 10 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $6.99 to $54.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1981 Ford Escort running smoothly.

Shocks and Struts are only as good as their brand. We stock 5 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1981 Ford Escort. DriveWorks, Moog, and KYB are just some of the brands we stock. Search for brands you know or compare prices and reviews to help you decide!

We know you’ll find the perfect Shocks and Struts for your 1981 Ford Escort, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 67 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit with 3.4 stars and Strut Bellows with 2.2 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 1981 Ford Escort rolling for years to come, look no further. Shop online and have your products shipped direct to your door, or pick up at the nearest Advance Auto Parts location today!

Shocks and Struts Brands To Make Your 1981 Ford Escort Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1981 Ford Escort demands trusted brand parts and products to keep it running. Many trusted brands of Shocks and Struts make up Advance Auto Parts’ inventory, and all are ready to help make your Escort the best it can be. Be sure to browse some of our top Shocks and Struts brands and parts.

Popular Driveworks Shocks and Struts

We carry Driveworks parts in our stock across Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories and Strut Bellows categories, plus more. For a 1981 Ford Escort, our most popular Driveworks Shocks and Struts include:
Strut Bellow
from $6.99
(7)
Strut Bellow
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories
Strut Bellow
from $11.99
(13)
Strut Bellow
Strut Bellows

FAQs for 1981 Ford Escort Shocks and Struts

What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 1981 Ford Escort?

Out of 10 Shocks and Struts for the 1981 Ford Escort, the most popular in our inventory are:
Strut Bellows
from $34.99
(12)
Strut Bellows
Strut Bellows
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $18.29
(6)
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
Strut Bellows
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $29.49
(9)
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories

What are the top-rated 1981 Ford Escort Shocks and Struts?

Top-rated Shocks and Struts for your 1981 Ford Escort based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
from $21.49
(12)
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
“great product , nice price.”
Strut Bellows
from $35.99
(5)
Strut Bellows
“Replaced the stretched front bellows and cracked bushing stops on my 2005 Mini Cooper S. Didn’t plan to replace them, but when I got the front struts ”
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
from $19.29
(3)
Strut-Mate Strut Boot Kit
“Fast service, very happy with parts”