2003 Lincoln LS V8 Sport: Replacement Shocks and Upper Mounts
For the 2003 Lincoln LS V8 with the sports package, the replacement combination is KYB Excel-G 341655 with Monroe upper mount 904972. The mount does not have to share the shock manufacturer's name: it is designed around the Lincoln's mounting arrangement, allowing these two brands to work together in the specified application.
The shock and mount serve different jobs
KYB Excel-G 341655 supplies the damping component identified for this Lincoln LS question. Monroe 904972 supplies the upper mount. Buying a new damper does not automatically mean its mounting components are included, and choosing a mount should not depend on matching the logo printed on the damper. Treat the two numbers as separate replacement items with different functions. When comparing product listings, distinguish the damper from the upper mount so that a price for one component is not mistaken for a complete assembly.
Why a Monroe mount can work with a KYB damper
The upper mount is made to fit the car's attachment points and suspension arrangement, just as the original-equipment mount does. That vehicle-based fit is why Monroe 904972 can be used with the specified KYB Excel-G unit. The same mount is also identified as compatible with the original Lincoln struts in this application. You therefore do not need to discard an otherwise appropriate mount choice merely because the new damper comes from KYB. What matters is the application match, not a requirement to buy every suspension component from one manufacturer.
Understand the Lincoln LS suspension layout
The Lincoln LS uses four-wheel short-long arm, or SLA, independent suspension. Its layout differs from the simple idea of a single strut assembly defining all wheel location. At the rear, the springs and shock absorbers are positioned against the frame rails in Lincoln's distinctive arrangement. This makes it especially useful to identify the individual component being replaced rather than using “strut,” “mount,” and “complete assembly” as if they always described the same purchase. The sports-package detail also belongs in the vehicle identification when you request replacement parts.
Plan the replacement around the actual parts needed
If you are replacing the dampers and upper mounts together, use the KYB and Monroe numbers above to organize the order. Review each product's axle position, quantity, and included hardware rather than assuming a single listing covers all four corners. If you are retaining original Lincoln dampers and replacing only mounts, the upper-mount compatibility remains relevant; a damper replacement is not required solely to use a different mount brand. Describe the vehicle as a 2003 Lincoln LS V8 with the sports package when asking Shockwarehouse to confirm the order. Match the V8 sports-package suspension rather than treating every Lincoln LS as the same configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
Must I buy KYB mounts to use KYB Excel-G 341655?
No. Monroe upper mount 904972 is the identified pairing because the mount fits the vehicle's mounting arrangement.
Can Monroe 904972 be used with the original Lincoln struts?
Yes. The specified upper mount can also work with the original Lincoln units in this application.
Does this identify a complete four-corner suspension kit?
No. It identifies a damper and upper-mount combination. Confirm position, quantity, and package contents for the work being performed.
