I have here a '95 Taurus that has blown rear shocks.
Arguably, there fronts will need replacement soon too. All are factory units. The car is 17 yrs old but 70k miles.
I have a local parts source that I like alot, World Auto Parts. The have a very small retail counter but they are really a parts runner place. That is, they are a big building in a warehouse district with about 6 vehicles running parts to service shops.
http://www.worldbestpriceautoparts.com/content.wws?fname=about.html
They have loaded strut assemblies from a company named, FCS (made in China.)
http://fcsautoparts.com/about/index.php
I found the same part on Amazon for $180 a pair ($90 each.)
http://www.amazon.com/FCS-Premium-Ready-Fit-Loaded-Mercury/dp/B0073HGLPG/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1350924587&sr=1-2-fkmr2&keywords=fcs+strut+assembly+taurus
My local World Auto price is $79 each.
They have 38 units in stock and the counter guy tells me they go through that brand by the semi-load.
Is anyone familiar with this brand?
They come with a 3 year warranty but can I get 3 years out of them?
At the typical parts stores, Monroe or KYB are priced at $110 to $120 each.