2003 Mazda Tribute Shocks and Struts

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

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

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

TRW Bumper Bellows are exact-fit service kits designed to work with TRW premium shocks and struts safeguarding the highly polished piston rod and low friction seal. It is suggested that bumper bellows are replaced with each new shock and strut to defend against environmental elements and cushion the harshest driving conditions.

Product Features:

• TRW durable protective bellows shields the piston rod from damage by stone impact, contaminates, and road salt.
• TRW exact-fit compression bumpers prevent bottoming out and damage to the shock, strut, or suspension.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Quick Strut Kit

Complete Strut Assem

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

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:

• Nuts and Bolt: SAE Standard Grade
• Bump Stop: Developed from urethane rubber for extended life. Absorbs road impact and prevents other component damage for smoother drive. ( Where applicable)
• Coil Spring: Manufactured with high quality grade carbon steel, heat treated, stress relieved, fully cycled and salt-spray tested for a professional performance.
• Spring Isolator: Prevents metal to metal contact and acts to help prevent noise between the spring and spring seat. ( Where applicable)
• Outer Tube: Long-lasting corrosion and rust protection.
• Piston Rod: Well-finished chromed piston rod ensures proper seal lubrication, consistent wear surface, and inhibits corrosion. The resistance is superior to commercial standards and quality meets OE requirements.
• Top Mount: Premium Quality rubber-steel assembly, fully tested for long durability.
• Bearing: OEM Quality bearing, designed with low starting torque to ensure smooth steering, tested under extreme load conditions to ensure optimal performance and long life. ( Where applicable)
• Oil Seal: Premium Double- Lip NOK seal, fabricated with high quality rubber.
• Overall Features & Benefits: Pre-assembled strut saves time and money on installation. Application tuned technology for smoother, safer and more stable ride. No special equipment or special parts needed for installation.

TRW Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance, and quality standards. TRW products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tunedENDURANCE Polished Working Cylinder: SACHS working cylinders are drawn to precise dimensions and polished ultra-smooth to prevent piston band wear. Our technology permits close tuning tolerances while reducing friction and heat for the utmost endurance.

TRW Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance, and quality standards. TRW products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tunedENDURANCE Polished Working Cylinder: SACHS working cylinders are drawn to precise dimensions and polished ultra-smooth to prevent piston band wear. Our technology permits close tuning tolerances while reducing friction and heat for the utmost endurance.

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

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

The International Suspension Group advanced engineering team designed the Ride Control Valving to allow these premium struts to sense the vehicles velocity and road conditions. The Ride Control struts 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

TWIN TECHNOLOGY TUNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL The Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers feature our latest, global, original equipment valving technologies for domestic and foreign nameplate applications. Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out ride harshness. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s Twin Technology Active Control System, an exclusive internal damping control technology. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of the latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control by regulating the flow of fluid which helps control vehicle roll and isolate road impact, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration, and harshness experienced with rough, bumpy road conditions.

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 Tube Technology – Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a 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.
• Unique Rod Guide 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 and Jounce bumper sold separately)

TWIN TECHNOLOGY TUNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL The Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers feature our latest, global, original equipment valving technologies for domestic and foreign nameplate applications. Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out ride harshness. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s Twin Technology Active Control System, an exclusive internal damping control technology. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of the latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control by regulating the flow of fluid which helps control vehicle roll and isolate road impact, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration, and harshness experienced with rough, bumpy road conditions.

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 Tube Technology – Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a 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.
• Unique Rod Guide 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 and Jounce bumper sold separately)

Strut Bellow

Designed to restore a vehicle’s original factory drivability and performance, Monroe® OESpectrum® light truck shock absorbers provide an exceptional level of handling precision and control while filtering out noise, vibration and harshness.

Product Features:

• 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
• IMPROVES STABILITY — ASD (Acceleration Sensitive Damping) valving technology and fluon-banded piston deliver greater control and handling while improving ride comfort
• 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 additives to assist with extreme temperatures and help reduce oil breakdown
• BUILT TO LAST — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.
• 1-3/8 inch (34.9 mm) bore (On most applications)
• 5/8-inch (15.9 mm) diameter piston rod (On most applications)

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

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

Shock Absorber

TRW Shocks and Struts are intelligently engineered to restore original handling dynamics while designed to meet the highest safety, comfort, performance, and quality standards. TRW products have the best dampening characteristics with an application-tuned valve pairing longevity with superior comfort and control for vehicles in any road condition.

Product Features:

• TRW micro-polished chromed piston rods have been hardened for maximum strength to provide the longest service life. Our chrome finish helps fight rust while the low-friction surface effectively prevents seal leakage.
• TRW advanced seal technology uses a special NBR rubber which is highly wear resistant and can withstand temperatures to 260 degrees F, keeping oil in and contaminants out.
• Engineered with low friction movement in mind, our design helps maintain the original tuning characteristics.
• Our high quality valve design enables precise oil flow by using sintered metal valve construction. Tight tolerances and strength from sintered metal allow for precise tuning of compression and rebound rates that restore the original handling dynamics.
• TRW working cylinders are drawn to precise dimensions and polished ultra-smooth to prevent piston band wear. Our technology permits close tuning tolerances while reducing friction and heat for the utmost endurance.
• Twin-tube Design

TWIN TECHNOLOGY TUNED FOR EXCEPTIONAL CONTROL The Monroe OESpectrum shock absorbers feature our latest, global, original equipment valving technologies for domestic and foreign nameplate applications. Monroe OESpectrum units provide an unprecedented level of handling precision and control while filtering out ride harshness. This unique blend of control and comfort is made possible through Tenneco’s Twin Technology Active Control System, an exclusive internal damping control technology. Tenneco’s Twin Technology consists of the latest Impact Control Valve (ICV), delivers exceptional control by regulating the flow of fluid which helps control vehicle roll and isolate road impact, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration, and harshness experienced with rough, bumpy road conditions.

Product Features:

• All Weather Fluid – Contains special modifiers to reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction.
• Full Displaced Valving – Better valving range on both the compression and extension cycles.
• Fluon Banded Piston – The fluon band provides consistent sealing between the piston and pressure tube which delivers better control and increased durability.
• 1-3/8 inch Bore – Lower operating pressure than standard 1 inch bore units.
• Twin Technology – Impact Control Valve (ICV), which delivers exceptional control under virtually all driving conditions, and a patented Low Speed Tunability (LST) piston design that isolates impact-related noise, vibration and harshness.
• Nitrogen Gas Charged – For improved ride and handling, helps maintain tire to road contact by reducing aeration.
• 5/8inch Piston Rod – Heavy duty nitrocarburized rod* for long service life. (Non Dust Shield Units)
• Special Seal – Self-lubricating fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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

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:

• Prevents tire noise and vibration

Strut Mount