Motorcraft Loaded Strut/Shock - ASTL35

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Anyone have details on the spring and shock rates for the Motorcraft ASTL35? Says fleet option? Bought the car with original shocks and just discovered a cracked front spring. I'm wondering if it is a decent replacement until I ever save enough coin to do a Lifespeed Penske upgrade.


Car has ADCO bars (can tell by the mount spacer), but I haven't measured them yet to know if solid or tubular.

[Gerry24]

Go with Monroe Severe Duty shocks and struts. Good for the price and the ride. No KYB.

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You're going to have to help me on the part number for the Monroe severe duty? I only see the Quick Strut and the Magnum Shock for the front on their website.


Quick-Strut Complete Strut Assembly 271346 (http://www.monroe.com/en-US/e-catalog/271346) Includes Strut, Strut Mount and Coil Spring; Recommended OE Application -Specific Replacement; Assembled in the USA

[Gerry24]

Go to RockAuto, it looks like they have the best price. Monroe Magnum # 550018. In addition, there is a discount code in the vendor's section.

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Thanks. Magnum = severe duty. I will still need a set of springs since one is cracked. Does their "quick strut" use the magnum shock?

[Gerry24]

I've seen from a member here stating their MM sits high with the quick strut from Monroe.