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crouse
07-21-2020, 06:31 AM
Is this Monroe front shock a good option?

http://www.monroe.com/en-US/e-catalog/553001



Or should I go with Motorcraft? It's more expensive though.

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BLACKMARAUDER04
07-21-2020, 01:01 PM
I like my KYB front struts.
I suggest replacing the mounts also.
I have a set of brand new KYB mounts that were missing when I moved.


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Green96
07-21-2020, 06:08 PM
I second KYB. I have them all the way around and have been happy. I hear good things about the Monroe HD version for Police and Taxi but the standard Monroe are typically too soft for our spring rate.
03Merc
07-21-2020, 07:44 PM
Get severe duty Monroe.


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BLACKMARAUDER04
07-21-2020, 07:48 PM
My front KYB struts lasted about 190,000 miles before I replaced them.
My right rear shock is now leaking after about 215,000 miles. Replacing this week with new KYB shocks and mounts.


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SilverPhoenix
07-21-2020, 08:56 PM
I had Monroe severe duty shocks put on my car all around approx 7 years/100,000 miles ago...no problems and the front isn't as 'bouncy' as it was before the new shocks were put in.
crouse
07-22-2020, 06:44 AM
Just double checking part KYB numbers.

Front: 551602
Rear: 555603

What is the SM526 rear mount kit? Rock Auto shows a SM5267 kit for $8.00.
Green96
07-22-2020, 02:00 PM
Just double checking part KYB numbers.

Front: 551602
Rear: 555603

What is the SM526 rear mount kit? Rock Auto shows a SM5267 kit for $8.00.

Those are the correct part numbers. The SM5267 is replacement rear upper hardware (nuts, washers, and possibly a new rubber bushing). That is based on the product info at shockwarehouse.com. I did not get the replacement hardware but that was a long time ago. If your rubber bushing is not in good shape then I would recommend that you confirm that the bushing is included, if it is get them.
crouse
07-22-2020, 02:23 PM
Thanks for the help. I'll order the SM5267 kit. It's cheap enough. Curt