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1999 Mercury Cougar Repair Question


Topics covered: Shocks, Suspension, Struts.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on December 11, 2008

1999 Mercury Cougar struts

Suspension problem
1999 Mercury Cougar 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 117000 miles

can i change out struts for shocks

Answer

Replied on December 11, 2008

Not without having major modifications made i.e. welding components in, removing components..etc...

A strut and shocks are not interchangable. If you put a simple coil-over-shox in place of strut, you won't be able to steer the vehicle and if you do otherwise, the directional stability will be lost. A strut is usually used in front suspension and a coil-over-shox is generally a part of rear suspension.

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