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$113.99

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 OEM replacement strut
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
Features a precision, sintered iron strut rod guide to help retain correct wheel alignment
Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS, etc.)
To reduce the chance of noise and vibration KYB recommends installing new strut mounts, part number: SM5091
Protect your new struts from dirt, debris and salt with a KYB Strut Boot, part number: SB101

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$65.99

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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$80.99

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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$179.99

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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$128.99

Carquest Premium complete strut assemblies are manufactured by a leading original equipment supplier (O.E.S.) for a perfect OE fit, form and function. Carquest Premium strut assemblies are pre-assembled units that make your ride control repair faster and easier with no special tools needed for installation. Our complete strut assemblies or loaded struts are rigorously tested for proven reliability and offer an industry-leading warranty.

Product Features:

Pre-assembled with all new strut, bearing plate, coil spring, dust cover and spring seat
Struts feature application-specific technology with exact strut valving and tuning for smoother, safer and more stable ride
Springs are built with U.S. grade steel and designed to match factory ride height and performance
OE quality strut mount, bearing plate and brackets
Complete strut assembly is extensively tested for functionality and durability
Built with a micro-smooth, chrome-plated piston rod

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$145.99

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 This Quick-Strut assembly is assembled with pride in Paragould, Arkansas from domestic and imported components

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$128.99

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.

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$84.99

Quick Strut

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$93.60

The KYB Excel-G OE-equivalent direct fit shock absorber 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

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 SUVs

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$189.99

Quick Strut Kit

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$99.99

Complete Strut Assem

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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.

2003 Dodge Stratus Rear Shock and Struts

Rear Shock and Struts for Your 2003 Dodge Stratus

KYB – Gas Strut (Part No.341293)

Monroe – Gas-Matic Strut (Part No.81311)

Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71313)

Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.281311)

Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.18-815037)

Monroe – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring, and Mount (Part No.171313)

Carquest Premium – Complete Strut Assembly: Includes Strut, Coil Spring and Mount (Part No.28-710077)

Suncore – Quick Strut (Part No.55S15450)

KYB – Excel-G Shock Absorber (Part No.L4000147677KYX)

Suncore – Quick Strut Kit (Part No.2-55S15340-001)

Suncore – Complete Strut Assem (Part No.55S15340)

Monroe – OESpectrum Strut (Part No.71311)

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