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I have had my 98 Taurus for about 9 years now. I am brand new to the world of car repair, so I am hoping I can receive some valuable tips from all of you. Last weekend my rear tire blew out on the highway. We noticed a burning rubber smell coming from the back before the tire gave out, and we realized the strut was rubbing against the top of the tire. Is this a strut issue or the spring?

I been looking for the longest lasting priced good quick srtuts. I've found to brands i like monroe and moog right now there on sale on Amazon.com I know the monroe econ-struts are not good but there top line the sensa track I hear are good (part number 171616). Those are the ones i'm leaning on right now. On the other hand Moog has thier top line for 62% off but it sounds too good to be true. was going to perchase tomorrow. if anybody has intell on what to buy and what not to buy I'd like to know. thanks monroe link : http://www.amazon.com/Monroe-171616-Quick-Strut-Complete-Asse