1983 Ford LTD Shocks and Struts

Essential 1983 Ford LTD Shocks and Struts

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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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71828)

OESpectrum Strut

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$99.99
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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Lakewood – Street/Strip Drag Shocks (Part No.40121)

Street/Strip Drag Shocks

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$89.99
The best all-round choice for vehicles with leaf or coil springs. Properly loads rear wheels to prevent over-reaction and wheel hop.

Product Features:
  • Excellent Weight Transfer
  • Lets Front End Down Quickly
  • Maximum Traction
  • Makes Vehicle Safer
  • Easier Control At End Of Track
  • Better Overall Stability
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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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KYB – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock (Part No.KG4515)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock

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$72.99
Product Features:
  • Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
  • Components and valving designed specifically for classic cars
  • High gas pressure design provides instant, extra control
  • Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
  • Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81828)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$80.99
Monroe® Gas-Matic passenger car struts 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 – High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks (Part No.KG5458)

High Pressure Monotube Gas Shock for Cars and Trucks

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$90.99
Product Features:
  • Adds up to 25% more damping performance over original equipment shocks
  • Vehicle specific components and valving
  • High gas pressure design provides instant, extra control
  • Monotube design outperforms all other standard shock absorbers
  • Unique, air-free, hydraulic unit eliminates performance fade
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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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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
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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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$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
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Monroe – Magnum Severe Service Shock Absorber (Part No.550011)

Magnum Severe Service Shock Absorber

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$79.99
Engineered for hardworking emergency, municipal, fleet and jobsite vehicles, Monroe® Magnum® Severe Service shocks feature enhanced components for superior stability and ride control in the toughest environments.

Product Features:
  • ENGINEERED FOR EMERGENCY AND FLEET VEHICLES — For hardworking first responder, municipal, fleet and jobsite vehicles and features 10-stage valving that adjusts to road extremes to help handle frequent stops, heavy loads and high miles
  • LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Larger bore, bigger 2-in. reserve tube and 0.05-in. pressure tube work together to hold more oil for greater capacity to allow the shock to work efficiently for controlled ride and longer service life
  • STRONG AND DURABLE — Loop welding techniques include resistance welds and/or arc welds up to 360-degrees for durability while shouldered bushing and bonded bushing (on most applications) delivers quality
  • BUILT TO LAST — Heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod (on most applications) and sintered iron piston enhance durability for longer service life
  • IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
  • CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
  • CONTROL AND DURABILITY – Banded piston helps reduce friction between the piston and pressure tube to enhance responsiveness to changing road surfaces for smooth operation
  • .05-inch pressure tube withstanding pressure of 9KPSI – On most applications
  • 10-stage valving: Reacts to wide range of driving conditions – on most applications
  • All weather fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce frictions and ensure smooth rod reaction
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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343163)

Gas Shock

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$30.99
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicles Ride Control, stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks and Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicles original capabilities. KYB is a world leading supplier of shocks and struts to new vehicle manufacturers and the Excel-G is made on the very same KYB OE assembly lines, uses the same OE quality components and is calibrated to restore original, designed performance, not change it. That has earned Excel-G the classification: OEA (Original Equipment for the Aftermarket). The KYB Excel-G is a nitrogen gas-charged, twin-tube design that includes every quality component that our global OEM products include and it is the preferred choice by professional technicians.

Product Features:
  • KYB Recommended Orem Replacement Shock For Classic, Domestic Cars
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Classic Ford Or Mercury
  • The KYB Excel-G Uses A Triple Lip Fluid Seal To Reduce The Chance Of Oil And Gas Leaking Out
  • Vehicle Specific, Hand Assembled, In-House Damping Valves Correctly Manage Tire Contact, Steering Response And Body Movement
  • Electronic Safety Systems Depend On The Suspension, Brakes And Tires Operating As The Vehicle Manufacturer Intended. The KYB Excel-G Helps Keep Electronic Safety Systems Performing As Designed.
  • KYB Has The Strongest And Thickest Strut Bodies And Brackets In The Industry; Minimizing Flex To Maintain Correct Alignment In All Conditions
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Monroe – OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber (Part No.5961)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$83.99
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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Monroe – Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber (Part No.59324)

Gas-Matic LT Shock Absorber

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$37.99
Gas-charged shock absorber that provides improved vehicle control for today’s light trucks, vans, full-size picks-ups and 4×4’s at an economical price.

Product Features:
  • Available for import and domestic trucks, vans, full-size pick-ups and 4×4’s
  • 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.5803)

OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber

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$46.99
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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KYB – Gas Shock (Part No.343135)

Gas Shock

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$47.49
Product Features:
  • Recommended OEM replacement shock for classic, domestic cars
  • Specifically calibrated to help restore original handling and control characteristics
  • 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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KYB – Gas-a-Just Shock Absorber (Part No.L400011005KYX)

Gas-a-Just Shock Absorber

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$70.85
The KYB Gas-a-Just shock absorber is engineered to significantly increase vehicle stability, handling and performance. The KYB Gas-a-Just shock absorber is a more responsive mono-tube design that automatically adjusts to driving conditions and is an ideal upgrade from an OE twin-tube design.

Product Features:
  • Direct fit application for ease of installation
  • Gas-a-Just is the replacement for an OE monotube shock
  • Ideal as an upgrade from an OE twin-tube
  • The more responsive monotube design automatically adjusts to driving conditions
  • Applications for cars, trucks, vans, and SUV’s
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International Suspension Group – Ride Control Shock Absorber (Part No.L4000654440ISG)

Ride Control Shock Absorber

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$33.66
The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium shocks to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control shocks adjust constantly to the road for enhanced performance, ensuring superior handling, ride control and comfort.

Product Features:
  • Vented Striker Plate – Eliminates seal damage and prolongs strut life
  • Teflon Banded Piston Seal – Provides superior sealing
  • Multi-Shim Valve – For superior handling control and comfort
  • Twin Tube Design – For extra protection, strength and durability
  • Micro-polished Double Chrome plated Piston – Extra protection against pitting and rusting
  • PBT Bump Stop – Dampens noise and stops metal to metal contact
  • Machine Mounting Eyes – Seamless for strength and durability
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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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1983 Ford LTD Shocks and Struts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1983 Ford LTD. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 26 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $6.99 to $99.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1983 Ford LTD running smoothly.

Shocks and Struts are only as good as their brand. We stock 6 different brands to make sure you have plenty of trusted parts to choose from for your 1983 Ford LTD. Monroe, DriveWorks, 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 1983 Ford LTD, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 912 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit with 4.6 stars and Strut Bellows with 2.2 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 1983 Ford LTD 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 1983 Ford LTD Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1983 Ford LTD 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 LTD 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 categories, plus more. For a 1983 Ford LTD, our most popular Driveworks Shocks and Struts include:
Strut Bellow
from $6.99
(7)
Strut Bellow
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories

FAQs for 1983 Ford LTD Shocks and Struts

What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 1983 Ford LTD?

Out of 26 Shocks and Struts for the 1983 Ford LTD, the most popular in our inventory are:
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $85.99
(11)
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Front Shock and Struts
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
from $83.99
(12)
OESpectrum Passenger Car Shock Absorber
Rear Shock and Struts
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $29.49
(9)
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories

What are the top-rated 1983 Ford LTD Shocks and Struts?

Top-rated Shocks and Struts for your 1983 Ford LTD based on customer reviews/ratings are:
Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
from $13.29
(13)
Shock-Mate Shock Absorber Boot Kit
“worked very well”
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”