1997 Ford Contour Shocks and Struts

Essential 1997 Ford Contour Shocks and Struts

Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81984)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$71.99
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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Monroe – RoadMatic Complete Strut Assembly (Part No.181984)

RoadMatic Complete Strut Assembly

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$155.99
Engineered to get more miles from your vehicle, the RoadMatic® strut assembly includes all required components in a single unit. It meets OE specifications and reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor.

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
  • GET MORE MILES FROM YOUR RIDE — Engineered and fit and ride tested to meet OE spec
  • EASY TO INSTALL — Fully integrated design reduces installation time, eliminating the need for a spring compressor
  • CONSISTENT PERFORMANCE — Features nitrogen gas-charge and all-weather fluid for improved ride and handling
  • COVERAGE — Available for domestic and import passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs
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KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.235911)

Gas Strut

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$75.99
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 Strut
  • The KYB Excel-G Helps Restore The Designed Control And Handling Of Your Contour Or Mystique
  • 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
  • Made In Use
  • 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: Sm5140
  • Protect Your New Struts From Dirt, Debris And Salt With A KYB Strut Boot, Part Number: Sb102
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Passenger Car Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000752972MNR)

Gas-Matic Passenger Car Strut Assembly

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$85.63
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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MOOG – Strut Mount (Part No.K8743)

Strut Mount

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$48.99
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:
  • 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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MOOG – Strut Mount (Part No.K8741)

Strut Mount

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$90.99
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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MOOG – Strut Bellows (Part No.K90464)

Strut Bellows

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$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
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KYB – Excel-G Strut Assembly (Part No.L300091215KYX)

Excel-G Strut Assembly

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$102.68
The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit Strut Assembly is engineered to restore the vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The Excel-G Shocks are calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions and is a great choice to restore OE performance and original driving conditions. Restores a vehicle’s originally designed handling and control. The KYB Excel-G is identical to the GR2 except for the product name and paint color.

Product Features:
  • Direct fit application for ease of installation
  • Calibrated to compensate for worn suspensions
  • Components and valving are designed specifically for each application
  • The best choice to restore OE performance and normal driving conditions
  • Built with quality that matches or exceeds OE
  • Coverage for domestic and import cars, trucks, vans, minivans, and SUV,s
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Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81687)

Gas-Matic Strut

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$72.99
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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Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71687)

OESpectrum Strut

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$121.99
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 – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71983)

OESpectrum Strut

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$91.99
Monroe® OESpectrum® shock absorbers and struts are available for popular for European, Asian and North American passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs featuring Tenneco’s latest global original equipment valving technologies designed with the right technology specific for each application. OESpectrum shocks and struts provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness. They are backed by Monroe’s Limited Lifetime Warranty and Feel the Difference Guarantee.

Product Features:
  • All Weather Fluid: Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
  • Rod Displaced Valving: Tuned specifically for each application, this valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide consistency and ride comfort.
  • Fluon Banded Piston: The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
  • Twin Technology: Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
  • Hardened and Chrome Plated Piston Rod: Long service life.
  • Nitrogen Gas Charged: For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration – on most applications
  • Unique Rod Guide and Single Lip Seal: Bronze reinforced rod guide bearing and special seal provides longer service life and consistent performance.
  • 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.
  • Premium – Limited Lifetime Warranty
  • For Commercial Usage Refer to Product Warranty
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Autopart International Inc – Strut Assembly (Part No.L3000652152API)

Strut Assembly

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$128.01
Strut Assembly

KYB – Bellows Bump Stop Kit (Part No.L303734953KYB)

Bellows Bump Stop Kit

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$28.01
Introducing KYB’s superior quality Bump Stop/Bellows Kits for today’s consumer. The KYB Bump Stop/Bellows Kit provides the most effective protection program to ensure the longevity of your struts. The KYB Bellows / Dust Boot protects the piston rod from damage caused by debris (i.e. rocks, dust, dirt and stones), thus preventing premature strut failure. The kit consists of the following components: Bump Stop, Bellows Boot, Securing Ring and Cable Tie for secure mounting of your KYB protection kit.

Product Features:
  • Made from premium quality cellular polyurethane
  • The KYB Bump Stop Kit prevents the bottoming out of struts; ensuring a high level of protection and a longer strut life
  • KYB Bump Stop Kits suit a variety of vehicle applications
  • KYB Bump Stop Kits perfectly compliment KYB Struts
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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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Driveworks – Strut Bellow (Part No.DW-K90461)

Strut Bellow

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$33.99
Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:
  • Designed to meet or exceeds OE performance specifications
  • Durable neoprene rubber
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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
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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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1997 Ford Contour Shocks and Struts

Maybe you’re in the middle of a full rebuild of that 1997 Ford Contour. Maybe you just need a couple of Shocks and Struts. Either way, Advance Auto Parts has 20 different Shocks and Struts in our inventory ranging from $9.99 to $155.99. That means you can find the exact parts or products you need to keep that 1997 Ford Contour 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 1997 Ford Contour. Moog, KYB, and Monroe 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 1997 Ford Contour, but don’t take our word for it – read our customer ratings and reviews and buy with confidence. Out of the 208 reviews in this category, some of the top rated parts include OESpectrum Strut with 3.0 stars and Jounce Bumper and Bellows with 2.0 stars.

So if you’re in the market for aftermarket Shocks and Struts to keep your 1997 Ford Contour 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 1997 Ford Contour Last

Simple repair, complete replacement, or a full rebuild. No matter the job, your 1997 Ford Contour 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 Contour 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 Strut Bellows categories, plus more. For a 1997 Ford Contour, our most popular Driveworks Shocks and Struts include:
Strut Bellow
from $33.99
(2)
Strut Bellow
Strut Bellows

Top 1997 Ford Contour Shocks and Struts from MOOG

MOOG products are another trusted brand when it comes to Shocks and Struts for your 1997 Ford Contour. Popular MOOG parts include:
Strut Bellows
from $35.99
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Strut Bellows
Strut Bellows
Strut Bellows
from $31.49
(2)
Strut Bellows
Shock Boots, Levelers, and Accessories

FAQs for 1997 Ford Contour Shocks and Struts

What are the most purchased Shocks and Struts for the 1997 Ford Contour?

Out of 20 Shocks and Struts for the 1997 Ford Contour, the most popular in our inventory are:
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $30.49
This product is not rated
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
Strut Bellows
Gas-Matic Strut
from $72.99
(2)
Gas-Matic Strut
Front Shock and Struts
Gas-Matic Strut
from $71.99
(8)
Gas-Matic Strut
Rear Shock and Struts

What are the top-rated 1997 Ford Contour Shocks and Struts?

Top-rated Shocks and Struts for your 1997 Ford Contour based on customer reviews/ratings are:
OESpectrum Strut
from $121.99
(1)
OESpectrum Strut
“Not bad for the money, but if you’re replacing old struts these do not include the dust boot or jounce bumper(another $50). The after market ones(joun”
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
from $30.99
(1)
Jounce Bumper and Bellows
“Guessing product actually a universal fit. Had to remove strut and use old bumper. Kit needs a retainer cable/clamp to secure bellows to top mount.”