Cushion road impacts and steady your front-end steering with the KYB strut mount kit SM5054, a front-position replacement for the 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, and 1980-1988 Mercury Cougar. This suspension strut mount kit replaces the hardened rubber insulators that transmit jarring, noise, and vibration into the cabin as they age, restoring the isolating cushion between the strut and body.
On these applications the front bearing plates serve as the steering pivots and help support vehicle weight, so they are critical to steering feel and wheel alignment. KYB builds these to Original Equipment quality for the specific application.
If hardened or noisy original mounts are the cause of a harsh, rattly front end, this kit replaces them.
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What is the KYB strut mount kit SM5054?
It is a front suspension strut mount kit that replaces the rubber mounts and bearing plates at the top of the front struts, cushioning road impacts and serving as the steering pivot.
Which vehicles does the SM5054 fit?
It is a front-position fit for the 1980-1988 Ford Thunderbird, 1984-1992 Lincoln Mark VII, and 1980-1988 Mercury Cougar. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for full application details.
Does this kit include the mounting studs and nuts?
Yes. KYB supplies matched-grade studs and nuts with this strut mount kit for a proper, secure installation.
What are the signs my front strut mounts may need replacing?
Hardened or worn mounts often transmit added noise, vibration, and harshness into the cabin. Have the front end inspected to confirm the mounts are the cause before replacing.
Do the front mounts affect steering and alignment?
Yes. The front bearing plates act as the steering pivots and support vehicle weight, so they are important to steering feel and retaining front-end wheel alignment.
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