more strut questions

[newshofan]

I was debating on getting a set of used sarc struts but with the miles I'm not sure its worth it. My question is will any strut that fits a 2000 taurus fit my 96. Rock auto has some kyb for the 2000 but only gabriels for the 96. Advance auto has some kyb listed but I can't tell if there the same as the ones on rock auto. They are both gr2s.
I'm trying to keep it decently priced as this wasn't On my list of things to do for awhile. I keep the sarc fuse pulled but I may put it back in. Atleast so the rears will be on. As far as springs should I stay with my stock springs until I have more money to find some better ones? Oh also moog inner tie rods or some realy cheap ones?

 

[93rev2sev]

Do they not list the manufacturer's part number on their sites?

 

[newshofan]

Rock auto I believe does but advance autos website never acts right on my android phone. So it was hard to tell. They may be different. but if any strut that fits a 2000 taurus will fit than rock autos are fine. Since they are a little cheaper to.

Now two questions would kyb struts be the better bet over monroe sensa stracs for an all around better handling car. With sarcs in the rear still. And if you have regular struts in the front or any spot since the sensor isn't hooked up will that throw a check engine light?

 

[three50one]

The only question I can answer is the sensor. No it will not throw a code or do anything to the car.

I have KONI struts on all 4 corners.

 

[newshofan]

Thanks I didn't think it would but it never hurts to ask. Just curious where did you get your konis from?

 

[three50one]

http://shosource.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=61_3_32&products_id=15

I know people have had no problems with using 4th gen struts on 3rd gens though.

 

[newshofan]

I believe I'm going to get a set ok kyb from advance thanks to our advance auto discount thread I'm gonna save 40 bucks. Ill probly call rock auto though and check there kyb to and get the part numbers to see if they match or not. I'm guesing for that is the best bet for me to do

 

[jimtash]

There are actually plenty of full sets of SARCs left in the Ford dealership inventory. The reason people are having trouble locating them is because the part numbers have changed. And the total cost for a full set will run around 1K.

 

[newshofan]

I work at a ford dealership. And we checked and we can get all of them but at about 250 a peice ill wait till I have 1000 bucks to throw at my suspension. For now I'm going with some sensatracs for a 2000 taurus

 

[jimtash]

I work at a ford dealership. And we checked and we can get all of them but at about 250 a peice ill wait till I have 1000 bucks to throw at my suspension. For now I'm going with some sensatracs for a 2000 taurus

Can you get a discount? My parts guy can usually get me by with a little bit off the price but the dealership system has changed. They no longer like to get rid of their inventory like they used to and if they do, it's usually to a second tier parts house that buys in volume.

Group buy?

I only need 3 of them as I lucked out and picked up a new SACH's left rear SARC strut off Ebay for $100.00.

 

[newshofan]

I'm not sure what kind of leeway they would give me. I would have to check and see how much my dicount is on those. I believe when I checked it wasn't much but I wasn't paying much attention. Ill have to check and see what our cost is.

 

[jimtash]

Yeah do that. I'm sure if the cost could come down because of a group buy, maybe more here would be willing to buy them.

 

[nothingtoseehere]

If you go with KYB, be prepared to change them again next year. Gar-bage

 

[Bob Gervais]

If you go with KYB, be prepared to change them again next year. Gar-bage

**** your KYBs.

 

[newshofan]

Lol why does everyone tell me not to go with kybs.... I decided to go with a set of sensatracs for an 01 taurus . Hopefully they work out decent

 

[Bob Gervais]

The Monroes are a good choice. KYBs, as a lot of people have experienced, don't last very long.

 

[luigisho]

there are some early failures with aftermarket struts. Kyb in particular. I put in sensatracs and wish I didn't. Look at some old threads and look for 2002 oem taurus struts. I wish I would have used these when I replaced mine.

 

[My_Silver_SHO]

AutoParts123.com is another great source for parts. Free Shipping for $50 orders.

 

[newshofan]

I like those motorcrafts for the 01 but they are more expensive I may check my cost at work Tuesday. But money is tight so I may still go with the sensatracs. I'm just trying to get ahold of some inner tie rods. It seems that no one has any in stock. I don't want to pay 40 a peice for them. I may be able to get a set from napa they usally can get parts pretty fast