In the past, replacing struts required specialized tools to compress, remove and transfer the old spring and mount. Pre-assembled with all new parts, our complete strut and spring assemblies make this job much quicker and easier for the do-it-yourself mechanic.
Each complete strut & spring assembly contains:
- Upper Strut Mount
- Strut Bearing
- Coil Spring
- Boot & Bumper Kit
- Gas-charged Strut
Direct FitFits and functions correctly. Competitors combine applications to reduce the amount of parts they carry, resulting in: incorrect vehicle height, poor response and an uncomfortable ride.
Rigorously TestedMade from higher quality materials than the competition. Built to have a longer life in any environment or road conditions.
Pre-AssembledLoaded strut & spring assemblies allow for a quicker, safer install than bare struts. No spring compressor required!
Trouble-Free InstallIncludes the matched parts needed. New components over reused parts provide a better ride and save you from having to repair again.
Matched PartsNot all shocks and struts are manufactured the same. Mixing and matching can result in ride quality issues and decrease the life of the parts.
Saves Time & MoneyOver buying the parts individually, or having to search different parts that are correct for your vehicle (because we did it for you!)
Item Condition:
New
Attention California Customers:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Chromium (Hexavalent Compounds), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Lifetime Warranty
This item is backed by our limited lifetime warranty. In the event this item should fail due to manufacturing defects during intended use, we will replace the part free of charge.
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step : Remove the top of the shock (1:02)
- Pop the hood and apply penetrating oil to the top four bolts.
- Use a 14 mm socket and ratchet to remove the nuts.
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step : Remove the wheel (1:35)
- Loosen the lug nuts
- Raise and secure the vehicle
- Remove the lug nuts and the tire
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step : Remove the bottom part of the strut (1:52)
- Apply penetrating oil to your 10 mm brake line bracket bolt, 14mm Stabilizer link bolt and two 18 mm strut bolts.
- Unbolt the brake line bracket bolt, and then use your 5 mm Allen wrench to stabilize the bolt and work the nut loose with your 14 mm wrench or socket.
- Continue to loosen, apply penetrating oil, tighten, loosen, apply penetrating oil and repeat until you work it loose.
- Use a breaker bar or pipe and ratchet to remove the 18 mm bolts.
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step : Install the new strut (7:00)
- Position your strut into place and thread your 6 nuts on.
- Torque the top four 14mm bolts to 35 ft lbs.
- Tighten and torque the bottom two bolts to 85 ft lbs.
- Bolt your stabilizer link back in as well as your brake line bracket.
- Use your 14 mm socket, ratchet and 5 mm Allen wrench to install the stabilizer link.
- The brake line bracket can be reinstalled with a 10 mm socket and ratchet.
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step : Put the wheel back on (9:50)
- Replace the wheel and hand tighten the lug nuts.
- Lower the vehicle and torque the lug nuts in a star pattern to 100 ft lbs.
Customer Q&A
Ask a question to 1A Auto customers who purchased the product
How do these shocks and struts compare to Monroe shocks technology?
Phillip U
April 10, 2017
I couldnt tell you how they compare to Monroe but they are good. Easy installation. Have had them for 40k so far and still good. Put a lot of weight in my car with no issues.
Gregg G
April 10, 2017
I installed them in my 2 ford escapes and there pretty dam good they hold up well and handle bums pretty well u cant be the price for them
Christian N
April 11, 2017
Um not sure, not familar with Monroe enough to give an opinion. I will say they arrived sooner than quoted. They gave a good ride after installed. Hope this helps.
Keith F
April 11, 2017
I would say that they offer a very similar ride. They worked out very well and and after 6 months they still offer a smooth ride.
B Kenneth H
April 12, 2017
Does this set need a spring compressor?
Gordon W
June 16, 2018
No it doesn’t.
Tracey F
June 16, 2018
I did not need a spring compressor. It was easily replaced after getting the old out. I live in a north climate where they heavily salt roads so removing the old was the hardest part as everything was rusted
Andy M
June 16, 2018
No if you use a floor jack or if the car is on a lift use a transmission jack to keep to load off the springs once the lower bolts are out slowly lower the jack once the spring is lose on the bottom then you can loosen the top bolts
Chris D
June 16, 2018
is this set for the 4cylinder or v6 version of these vehicles?
Samuel M
February 14, 2019
This kit is not engine size specific so they will fit either of these.
Christa R
February 14, 2019
Does this work on a 2006 Ford Escape XLT V6?
Dominic Y
August 10, 2019
Yes, according to the information you provided, this part will fit your vehicle. Please let us know if you have any other questions!
Emma F
August 11, 2019
will one set (front and rear assembly...4 pieces) do both sides of the front and back, or do you need 2 sets?
Jerry B
October 8, 2019
This set is for the front and rear so you will only need one set. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
Emma F
October 9, 2019
