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Does this car have rear strut assembly or conventional shock?

Tiny
GARYKL
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  • 2006 FORD TAURUS
Front Wheel Drive Automatic, 83,000 with miles.

does the car listed above have rear strut assembly or does it have conventional shocks? I have seen both parts listed on auto part web sites.
Monday, December 28th, 2009 AT 8:58 PM

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Tiny
KASEKENNY
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This vehicle has what is called a strut assembly. It is a strut and spring assembly, so the word strut and shock are commonly interchanged.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-suspension-strut-and-spring

I am attaching the info on the strut assembly. Please run through this and let me know what questions you have.

Thanks
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