KYB Rear Shock Absorber: Ford
Ride Comfort may be important, but restoring a vehicle's Ride Control; stability, stopping, lane change responsiveness and handling is critical. KYB Excel-G Shocks & Struts are designed for the most important performance purpose: Restoring the vehicle's 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.
- recommended OEM replacement shock for classic, domestic cars
- Specifically calibrated to help restore the original handling and control characteristics of classic Fords and Mercurys
- Uses a seamless working cylinder matched with a Teflon coated piston band for a positive seal and longer life
- Triple chrome plated piston rod and multi-lip oil seals that reduce wear
- Solid seamless mounting eye rings and bolt bushings to eliminate rattles
- Engineered to help vehicles with electronic safety systems (ESC, ABS, etc.)
Vehicle Fitments:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 - 1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Base |
| 1984 - 1986 | Ford | Thunderbird | Elan |
| 1985 - 1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Equipado |
| 1984 - 1985 | Ford | Thunderbird | Fila |
| 1981 - 1983 | Ford | Thunderbird | Heritage |
| 1980 | Ford | Thunderbird | Silver Anniversary |
| 1983 - 1988 | Ford | Thunderbird | Sport, LX, Turbo |
| 1980 - 1982 | Ford | Thunderbird | Town Landau |
| 1982 - 1987 | Lincoln | Continental | Base, Givenchy |
| 1982 | Lincoln | Continental | Signature |
| 1983 - 1985 | Lincoln | Continental | Valentino |
| 1984 - 1987 | Lincoln | Mark VII | Base |
| 1984 - 1992 | Lincoln | Mark VII | Bill Blass, LSC |
| 1984 - 1985 | Lincoln | Mark VII | Versace |
| 1981 - 1986 | Mercury | Cougar | Base |
| 1982 | Mercury | Cougar | GS |
| 1982 - 1988 | Mercury | Cougar | LS |
| 1980 - 1988 | Mercury | Cougar | XR-7 |