Ford Thunderbird Suspension Parts

Ideal for light trucks that that tow or carry varying loads, Monroe load adjusting shocks include a heavy gauge calibrated spring that adjusts to road and weight conditions to provide extra control when operating conditions get more demanding.

Product Features:

• REDUCES SAG UNDER LOAD — Ideal for occasionally hauling or towing varying loads, heavy gauge, calibrated coil spring reduces sag when loaded up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Tuned specifically for each application, full-displaced valving automatically adjusts to road extremes to provide ride consistency
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and PTFE-banded piston helps reduce friction between the piston and pressure tube to enhance responsiveness to changing road surfaces
• LONGER SERVICE LIFE — Self-lubricating fluid seal retains gas and reduces excessive friction against the piston rod to help reduce premature wear while heavy-duty nitrocarburized rod delivers long life
• IMPROVES PERFORMANCE — Nitrogen gas-charge maintains tire-to-road contact for improved ride and handling by reducing aeration and shock fade
• Nitrogen Gas Charged: For Improved Ride & Handling, Helps Maintain Tire To Road Contact By Reducing Aeration – On Most Applications
• 5/8 nitrocarburized rod for long service life.
• Special Seal: ‘Self-lubricating’ fluid seal designed to retain gas without excessive wear or friction.

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:

• Heat Treated thread and bushing
• Torsional rubber bushings
• Precision thread tolerances
• Greaseable

Monroe® is one of the automotive industry’s best-known and most trusted original equipment and aftermarket brands, having delivered innovative undercar solutions to leading global OE manufacturers and generations of professional technicians and vehicle owners. This heritage of leading-edge products and exceptional customer support has made Monroe® shocks, struts and other ride control components a preferred choice of automotive professionals worldwide.

Driveworks Shock Mount, Suspension Strut Bellows

Product Features:

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

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:

• Grade 5 or higher bolt/pin
• No Squeak
• Reduces vibration
• Reduces vibration

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:

• 100% Load tested
• Easy to install
• Provides like-new steering
• Designed to lower stresses for longer service life
• Worn or sagging coil springs can cause premature tire wear due to vehicle misalignment

Valvoline DEX/MERC ATF is a high-quality transmission fluid formulated to meet the challenging demands many automatic transmissions. Its responsive low-temperature fluidity is beneficial in both electronic and hydraulic controlled transmissions and transaxles. Recommended for use in the following applications: MERCON®, DEXRON®-III, Ford M2C138-CJ and M2C166-H, Allison C-4 and TES-389, and Caterpillar TO-2.

Product Features:

• Formulated with premium base stocks and advanced additive technology to meet the challenging demands of automatic transmissions.
• Enhanced anti-shudder protection for smooth shifting and maximum power transfer
• Developed with anti-wear technology to help improve transmission durability
• Engineered with a proprietary blend of base oils and advanced additives to provide better oil flow at low temperatures and greater film protection at higher temperatures

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

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:

• Rubber or Heat Treated bushings
• No Squeak
• Reduces vibration

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:

• Protect the springs from metal on metal contact
• Reduce vibration
• Prevent squeaking.

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

Every new strut deserves a Monroe® Strut-Mate® Mounting Kit. Designed to reduce noise and vibration, Strut-Mate Mounting Kits complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. Install when replacing conventional struts or springs.

Product Features:

• PERFECT PAIRING — Ideal match for the ride control characteristics of Monroe® struts, replace all worn strut components with quality Monroe parts (sold separately) for a complete four-corner ride control upgrade
• REDUCES NOISE AND VIBRATION — Features advanced elastomer technology for enhanced metal-to-rubber bonding that reduces noise, vibration and memory steer for improved performance
• REPLACES OE — Available for most Monroe strut applications, this is a direct fit for replacing the OE strut mount
• RIGOROUS TESTING — Fit checked and ride tested for quality you can count on
• EASY TO INSTALL — Includes premium-quality replacement components where applicable – SAE-grade nuts and bolts, upper and lower spring isolators, OE-style bearings and mount, upper spring seat and front bearing plate that install easily

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
• Reduces road noise
• UV resistant
• No Squeak

Monroe Strut-Mate mounting kits are direct fit replacements designed to complement the ride control characteristics of Monroe struts. In addition, our full line will provide you with late model original equipment coverage. When doing strut replacements, it is important to do the complete job. This means not only replacing the struts but also inspecting and replacing worn strut mounts. Remember, worn strut mounts can adversely affect a vehicle’s safety and handling. Not only are strut mounts a necessary component of the suspension system, they consist of rubber to metal bonded parts that wear out over time as well. Worn bearings may also cause noise, steering binding, vibration and vehicle pull. Strut-Mate mounting kits can include:

Product Features:

• Strut Mount
• Bearing
• Upper Spring Isolator
• Lower Spring Isolator
• Upper Spring Seat

This lateral 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

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

The KYB shock mounting kit 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
• Resistant to oil and other contaminants
• Meets or exceeds OEM specifications

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:

• Complete with shackle plates and bushings
• No Squeak
• Rubber or Heat Treated bushings
• Restores ride height

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)

For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off-road and during competition. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother operation. Made of Energy’s Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane to add performance and durability.

Product Features:

• Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
• Full Floating and Non Binding
• Fits Into the Remaining Stock Control Arms

MOOG premium control arms for foreign and domestic nameplates are engineered for structural strength and corrosion protection.

Product Features:

• EASY TO INSTALL — Precision tolerances for easy installation and steering alignment giving you a perfect fit right out of the box
• HIGHLY PRECISE ENGINEERING — Optimized bushings for quiet operation and resistance to wear, salt, road grime and oils
• COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE — Available for foreign and domestic nameplates
• Construction and design validated by MOOG engineers
• Broad coverage for foreign and domestic applications

Rare Parts prides itself in only manufacturing high quality chassis parts. Diamond Series parts will exceed OEM and aftermarket products. Examples would be: forged verses stamped housings, greaseable, tighter machining tolerances, and proper heat treat of ball studs and mating components. Every Diamond Series part is tested and inspected in our facility prior to being sold. So rest assured you are getting a quality part when quality counts.

Product Features:

• Billet Precision CNC Machined
• Case Hardened Heat Treatment
• Greaseable Pin and Bronze bushing
• Made in USA

Ideal for hauling, Monroe® Max-Air® shock absorbers can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by vehicle suspension, tires and transmission. See vehicle owner’s manual.)

Product Features:

• MAINTAIN RIDE HEIGHT UNDER LOAD — Air chamber can be inflated or deflated up to 150 PSI to maintain level height with additional weight up to 1,200 lbs. (capacity is limited by suspension, tires and transmission, see owner’s manual)
• EASY TO ADJUST — Special air fitting resists air leakage and ties into factory system (where applicable) or manually inflates with an air compressor, pair with Monroe air shock accessory and shock air hose AK kits (varies by application)
• EXCEPTIONAL HANDLING — Full-displaced valving on compression and extension cycles for a smooth ride
• BUILT TO LAST — Hardened and precision ground piston rod for consistent performance, sintered iron piston for enhanced durability and longer service life and lubricated air sleeve reduces friction for smooth operation
• CONSISTENT RIDE — OE all-weather fluid contains special modifiers to handle extreme temperatures and help reduce friction and ensure smooth rod reaction
• Sintered Iron Piston: Stronger than traditional metals, enhances durability for longer service life.
• Special Air Fitting: Resists air leakage.

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
• Reduces road noise
• Reduces vibration
• UV resistant

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