1996 Mercury Cougar Suspension Parts

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

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.

POWER STEERING FLUID

The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Allows You To Adjust Your Air Springs With The Touch Of A Button. It Offers A Built in Air Source For Your Suspension System, Making It Easy To Alter Your Springs To Align With The Load Type And Environment. When Shopping For Air Accessories, You will Find That Firestone Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Designed To Have A Couple Of Special Benefits. First, The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Comes Ready To Install, So You Can Set It Up And Get Back To The Road where You Want To Be. Just Connect A Few Wires To The Compressor And A Few To Your Vehicle. The Air Lines And Wiring Harness Can Be Plugged Into The Same Side Of The Unit For Smoother Routing Of Lines And Power Supply. After The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Is Properly Installed, You Can Make Pressure Adjustments By Pressing A Single Button. This Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Component Allows For Side To Side Or Front to rear Leveling, Real time Pressure Readout, And Dual Left And Right PSI And Pressure Control Readouts. The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Easy to read Needle Gauge Can Be Viewed Day Or Night, Without Straining Or Squinting Your Eyes. Prior To Installing The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit, Review The Instructions And Identify All Of The Components To Help Make Sure You Get Maximum Performance From Both Your Air Springs And Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit. The Installation Steps Are Different Depending On Whether You are Enhancing An Existing Air Helper Spring System With The Air Command Standard Duty Dual Electric Air Compressor System Kit Or Installing It With A New Air Spring System.

Product Features:

• Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
• Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 PSI Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

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.

Featuring a vehicle-specific design, Monroe® Quick-Strut® strut assemblies are fit checked, ride tested and engineered to restore factory ride height and ride performance. Assembled in Paragould, AR, they include all required components in a single unit.

Product Features:

• QUICKER, SAFER, EASIER AND COMPLETE REPAIR — Includes everything you need for strut replacement in a single, fully assembled unit with no need for a spring compressor
• RESTORES RIDE HEIGHT — Precisely calibrated to meet the OE design, each application-specific coil spring type is engineered to restore ride height and support the vehicle’s weight
• VEHICLE-SPECIFIC DESIGN — Application-specific coil spring, mount and strut designs ensure optimized ride and handling experience unique to each vehicle profile
• OE QUALITY — Preassembled upper strut mount, coil spring, and strut feature an OE-style design for seamless fit, form, and function
• MADE TO LAST — Manufactured with high-quality steel, featuring a superior tube and weld design to deliver structural integrity and durability
• MAINTAINS VEHICLE CONTROL — Reduces body sway, vibration and road harshness before it reaches the passenger cabin for improved vehicle handling
• IMPROVES STEERING — Premium upper strut mount helps ensure smooth, “like-new” steering precision and prevents noise, vibration, harshness and memory steer
• RUST RESISTANCE — Protective coating resists rust and corrosion while salt spray testing ensures it’s ready for the elements
• ASSEMBLED IN THE USA — Each Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas

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.

Product Features:

• Premium components and our own manufactured circuit board ensure precise operation, reliability, and extra durability for a longer service life
• Our electronic voltage regulator PC boards are encapsulated in epoxy to deliver improved performance and resistance to failure that may be caused by vibration and corrosion of electrical connections
• All parts are manufactured to stringent quality requirements. Our plants are TS16949 and ISO9001 certified which ensures that every part is the right part for the right vehicle.

Designed to provide inflation control of your air helper springs. This kit will be an asset to your vehicle, meeting nearly all of your air supply needs.

Product Features:

• Designed To Provide Inflation Control Of Your Air Helper Springs
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)
• Light Duty Compressor Specs (120 Pounds Per Square Inch Max Air Pressure, 9 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.32 CFM)

While your car, truck, or SUV depends on Firestone Ride-Rite (TM) air springs to deliver in-cabin comfort, confidence, and control, you turn to Firestone Air Command (TM) products to take your experience to the next level. You count on air accessories like the Air Command Heavy-Duty Air Compressor System with Single Analog Gauge. The Air Command Heavy-Duty Air Compressor System with Single Analog Gauge makes inflating or deflating your air springs easy with the touch of a button. It provides an on-the-spot air source to your vehicle suspension system, letting you modify your springs to match the load and driving conditions. Firestone Air Command Heavy-Duty Air Compressor System with Single Analog Gauge, in particular, features a handful of distinct advantages. The Air Command Heavy-Duty Air Compressor System with Single Analog Gauge’s easy installation is chief among them, so you can get it hooked up and hop on the road in no time. Connect one wire to the compressor and three to the vehicle. The wiring harness and air lines can be plugged into the same side of the unit for uncluttered routing of power supply and lines.

Product Features:

• Designed To Provide Inflation Control Of Your Air Helper Springs
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Single Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill To The Same Pressure)
• Heavy-Duty Compressor Specs (150 Pounds Per Square Inch Max Air Pressure, 30 Percent Duty Cycle, 0.40 CFM)

Designed to provide inflation control of your air helper springs. This kit will be an asset to your vehicle, meeting nearly all of your air supply needs.

Product Features:

• Individual Air Accessory Components Are Also Available, Including Compressors, Air Tanks, And Mounting Solutions, Providing A Wide Variety Of Air Control Assist Solutions
• Adjust The Ride For Various Load And Road Conditions With A Switch, Remote Or Mobile App
• Provides An Instant Air Source For The Air Helper Springs Or Accessories
• Dual Point Fill (Both Air Springs Fill Independently Of Each Other)

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

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

Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:

• Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
• Durable neoprene rubber

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

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

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

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:

• Reduces vibration
• Torsional rubber bushings
• UV resistant
• No Squeak

Backed by superior materials and rigorous testing, MOOG control arm bushings deliver reliable performance you can count on. MOOG problem-solving innovations ensure fast, hassle-free installation.

Product Features:

• HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
• PREMIUM MATERIALS — Made from high-quality elastomer compounds for durability and ride performance
• OE-STYLE DESIGN — Engineered to match or exceed OE requirements
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Comprehensive testing throughout design and development processes by MOOG engineers for quality you can count on

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:

• Reduces vibration
• Torsional rubber bushings
• UV resistant
• No Squeak

TRW control arms can help improve fuel economy, emissions, energy savings, driving comfort and most important, safety. TRW provides hardware kits as standard on all ball joints, installation instructions and catalog information in all formats. Upper and lower Control Arms designed as:

Product Features:

• Aluminium forged Control Arms
• Aluminium cast Control Arms – low weight/high performance
• Steel forged Control Arms
• Steel stamped Control Arms Ball Joints include the latest state-of-the-art high performance designs:
• Temperature resistant
• Low-torque/high comfort solution
• Ball stud diameters ranging from 25 to 42mm
• Integral and non-integral designs Built in Bushes:
• Rubber Bushes
• Rubber and Metal Bushes
• Hydraulic Bushes

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 handling
• OE replacement
• Reduces vibration
• Reduces tire wear

This suspension control arm is precision-engineered and rigorously tested to provide reliable replacement for the original equipment on specific vehicles.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – fits and performs like the original equipment on specific vehicles
• Reliable fit – precision-engineered to match the design and dimensions of original components
• Durable construction – manufactured to strict standards using sturdy, safe materials
• Rigorously tested – thorough quality control measures ensure longevity

TRW control arms can help improve fuel economy, emissions, energy savings, driving comfort and most important, safety. TRW provides hardware kits as standard on all ball joints, installation instructions and catalog information in all formats. Upper and lower Control Arms designed as:

Product Features:

• Aluminium forged Control Arms
• Aluminium cast Control Arms – low weight/high performance
• Steel forged Control Arms
• Steel stamped Control Arms Ball Joints include the latest state-of-the-art high performance designs:
• Temperature resistant
• Low-torque/high comfort solution
• Ball stud diameters ranging from 25 to 42mm
• Integral and non-integral designs Built in Bushes:
• Rubber Bushes
• Rubber and Metal Bushes
• Hydraulic Bushes

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 Your Vehicle
• 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.

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

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

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
• The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Thunderbird Or Cougar
• 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
• Specially formulated hydraulic fluid with multi-range viscosity for any weather climate