Front Strut Replacement - Ultimate Guide (Ford Mustang 1999-2004)

[Tools/Parts] (Ford Mustang 1999-2004) ORIGINAL RIDE QUALITY - 1pc KYB 235060 Excel-G Gas Strut: https://amzn.to/3tPugkt OEM GENUINE - 1pc Motorcraft ASH-24461 Front Shock Absorber OEM: https://www.fairwayfordparts.net/oem-... CHEAPEST: 4pc set - 2 struts 2 shocks: https://amzn.to/2LNn3QH (Ford Mustang Including GT 1999-2004) [Optional Parts] Optional: Strut Mount and Bushing Set: https://amzn.to/3PPBg04 Optional: Boot/Dust Cover: https://amzn.to/37bidUD [Misc Tools] Metric Wrench Set 8mm - 22mm: https://amzn.to/4uINOWH Socket Set 123pc Metric and Imperial - Good Quality: https://amzn.to/2NhqhL9 Socket Set Metric/SAE 23pc - Good Quality: https://amzn.to/4sSKTK3 TEKTON 3/8 Inch Drive Extension Set, 4-Piece (1, 3, 6, 10 in.): https://amzn.to/4mrrsW6 Part Numbers: AST2, 2R3V18A084BC, 2R3Z18124BA ASH24461, 3R3318006CA, 3R3Z18124CA, AST44, BU2Z18V124N Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:32 What is a Strut 1:06 Do I Have Bad Struts? 4:58 Safety Concerns 6:20 Strut vs Shocks vs Coilovers 8:45 Replacing the Strut Front Strut Replacement - Ultimate Guide (Ford Mustang 1999-2004) The car in the video is a Mustang GT 2003 V8 4.6L. However, the procedures shown in the video will apply to most vehicles and applications. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE! #FordMustang #Struts #Shocks ---- Mustang GT 2003: Front STRUTS and Rear SHOCK Absorbers [Struts 101] Keeps the vehicle stable with good handling. It dampens suspension movement and maintains good contact with the road. Unlike a shock, a strut is an integral component of the suspension system. You cannot practically drive your vehicle without struts. However, with a shock, you can still drive the car, although, not recommended. (See Shocks vs Struts below for more info) [Sign of a bad strut] 1. Car is overly bouncy (Do a bounce test to confirm) 2. Uneven tire wear (Usually around the edges). Components such as tie rods can also contribute to uneven tire wear also. 3. Strut is leaking oil / evidence of dried oil / bent assembly (Internal piston and oil inside) 4. Bottoming out/lower clearance. So hitting bumps with the car itself on lower vehicles. 5. Steering wheel can jerk/move/wobble when going over bumps 6. When Accelerating, the front of car goes up OR when braking, front of the car goes down. TIP: Check the bushings, as it could be worn bushings also! [Sign of a bad strut - Cautionary things] Poor handling body roll Poor steering Poor traction with longer stopping distance (Result of (6) above) Tips: Replace in pairs! Good to get an alignment afterwards Check at 50,000 miles or so. [Bounce Test] It's hard to tell with a bounce test, despite the manual stating this, but it does work really well when the struts are really bad. Push down on the car, it should bounce back up and settle almost immediately. If it carries on bouncing, then they are worn. [Removal] 1. remove wheel and brake disc 3. 24mm socket for bottom of strut bolt. 3. Remove abs sensor bracket. 4. Support lower control arm with jack. 5. 24mm remove other 2 bolts at bottom 6. lower jack so strut is hanging 7. Remove top bolt with wrench and screw driver, or impact it! 8. Observe coil spring and make sure it's in good condition. 9. remove bushing and plastic from old strut and transplant them 10. Place in new strut. Tighten the bolt bolt a little, then attach bottom bolts. Finish top bolt off afterwards. This gives us more play [Torque Specs] Top strut bolt is 74 lb/ft Lower two 24mm bolts: 148 lb/ft Last 24mm bolt: 21 lb/ft Abs sensor bolt: 53 lb/in Video Title: Front Strut Replacement - Ultimate Guide (Ford Mustang 1999-2004) Video File Created Date: 01 January 1601 (Video may or may not have been captured on this date, it shows the date the video was last converted.) -- Video uploaded and managed using YouTube Bulk Uploader for the Lazy! -- Manage and Auto-Tag your YouTube videos offline... Then upload! -- http://ginkosolutions.com/youtube-bul... -- GinkoSolutions.com Video Tags: front, strut, replacement, how to, ford, mustang, 1999-2004, front strut replacement, front struts, shocks, coilovers, ford mustang, ford mustang gt, ford mustang struts, front struts replacement, front struts noise, front struts replacement ford mustang, front struts replacement mustang, front struts and rear shocks, front struts on a car, front struts assembly, mustang strut, mustang strut replacement, mustang struts, mustang strut mount replacement, bounce test