1989 Ford Thunderbird Shocks and Struts

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 – PTFE-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
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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

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:

• Restores vehicle control & handling Reduces tire wear Increases the Life of Other Steering and Suspension Components

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 – PTFE-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)
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference

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 passenger cars
• Gas-charged unit
• Improved handling and control
• Economical OE replacement
• Meets OE product specifications

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 Strut
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Vehicle
• 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
• To Reduce The Chance Of Noise And Vibration KYB Recommends Installing New Strut Mounts, Part Number: Sm5054
• Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb103

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 – PTFE-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)
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference

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

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 – PTFE-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)
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference

Drag Shock-50/50:AMC/Ford/GM

Carquest complete strut assemblies include all the components required for strut replacement. The Carquest strut assembly has been rigorously quality-tested, providing high-quality, proven reliability and reducing installation time. The Carquest strut assembly has been designed to provide a stable and safe ride to meet customer expectations and perform the way professional technicians demand.

Product Features:

• Premium quality, U.S. grade steel, corrosion resistant coil spring.
• NOK seals, steel piston valves, hard-chromed piston rod and premium oil.
• Urethane rubber molded boot kit & bumper.
• OEM quality upper strut mount, bearing plate and brackets.
• Ready to install. Save time, eliminating installation processes like removing coil springs.
• An economical replacement alternative to ensure a complete repair. Save money from investing in expensive spring compressors.

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 – PTFE-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
• BUILT TO LAST – Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• BUY WITH CONFIDENCE – Comes with Monroe’s Limited Warranty and exclusive Feel the Difference
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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

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

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

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