I have watched several installation videos and this is the most informative. Especially pertaining to the strut and strut mount comparability. Thanks, well done.
Thank you. One thing if note though... I was able to get rear shocks out without dropping sway bar very easily. I just jacked the differential and used an extension.
Bilstein mentions in bold letters never to use an impact drill to tighten the fasteners and also the top nut for the front suspension should not be fully tightened until it’s under load (wheels on the ground).
The GT500 mounts look much easier to install than the 11-14 ones. The 11-14 is recessed down and it's very difficult to get a wrench down there whilst stabilizing the shaft of the strut.
When I went to loosen the nut to remove the old spring from bilsteen a the threaded screw spun aswell? How do I remove/ replace the top nut on strut with out the rod spinning?
I now own this exact car that you installed these struts on in this video. I have been drag racing the car, I purchased some rear drag shocks for the car from you last year and I need to know if I purchase front drag struts do they have to be for a gt500? Since I have gt500 front strut mounts?
Help !!! I just received my b12 kit. The strut says the bilstein has its own bumps stop (nothing under the boot) but the eibach spring that came with it says add the bumpstop and boot (would go above the blue boot) ...which do I listen to ?
Just FYI for anyone watching, you do NOT use the included bumpstops for the front that comes with the springs ...its incorporated on the Bilstein strut
@@arcorob You're the only person I've found online that has that answer (saw your post on a couple forums). Just FYI : thanks a lot, 2 years after I'm glad I could find that info !
@@maxd6200 Glad you found it...and just FYI...2 years later that kit is still amazing....I also added the GT500 control arms and I am running Michelin Pilot sports...talk about hugging curves ? WOWO
so sense it's the same thickness at the top, do I even need the strut mount for my 2014 v6? like just buy the shocks and struts without the gt500 strut mount?
My struts make a clunk noise when I hit bumps, the whole assembly is new including the mounts, do I just need to tighten the bolt on the strut rod? Or Do I need a rubber insulator where the bottom of the struts meet the coils
what is the part number for these struts it is not listed at all i did call cj but can not get the answer do anyone knows what is the part number for the struts
I have koni str.t rear shocks and they didnt come with lower or upper rear bushings. Do i reuse the factory lower bushings by cutting or pulling them off ?
My mustang have 94,000 miles with the factory shocks and one inch lowered springs ., Am I have to change the springs with that miles or just the struts ? My budget is not really good now . What do you sugest ?
@@newfie-dean5803 hey thank you for the response that was 2 years ago I change everything with the brand steeda tie end , control arms sway bars links springs and shocks absorbers and the stabilizer bar in the back $ 2,700 labor and parts I a, happy with brand but not with the service those guys change without my knowledge the sway bars links and the bar stabilizer in the back and I did it because it was unidentified clock noise in the front , those guys told me anyways control arms were bad and guessing the noise was coming from there after I spend all that money the noise still there I believe is in the rack in pinion the drive good but I can feel any imperfection on the road but looks amazing I have now 115,000 miles thank you
the rear bushings you installed look a lot larger and I am having some trouble with my rear bushing not being large enough for the rear shock. where did you get that bushing at?
I have watched several installation videos and this is the most informative. Especially pertaining to the strut and strut mount comparability. Thanks, well done.
Thank you. One thing if note though... I was able to get rear shocks out without dropping sway bar very easily. I just jacked the differential and used an extension.
Bilstein mentions in bold letters never to use an impact drill to tighten the fasteners and also the top nut for the front suspension should not be fully tightened until it’s under load (wheels on the ground).
The GT500 mounts look much easier to install than the 11-14 ones. The 11-14 is recessed down and it's very difficult to get a wrench down there whilst stabilizing the shaft of the strut.
Awesome video
No paint on rear axle??!
I’m confused about which models and years geesh
Are the GT and V6 struts the same? Or are they different
What is the link for it cant find it
So you can run 2011-14 lowering springs with any 05-10 shock/ strut and gt500 strut mount
Yep
Hey man can you post how to change motor mounts
When I went to loosen the nut to remove the old spring from bilsteen a the threaded screw spun aswell? How do I remove/ replace the top nut on strut with out the rod spinning?
I now own this exact car that you installed these struts on in this video. I have been drag racing the car, I purchased some rear drag shocks for the car from you last year and I need to know if I purchase front drag struts do they have to be for a gt500? Since I have gt500 front strut mounts?
Doesn't this alter the geometry of the suspension?
Would a 1.5 inch drop front and rear be too aggressive for these dampers?
+GA08GT That is just slightly past the recommended drop so you should be fine.
+Bill Tumas Thanks Bill!!
Help !!! I just received my b12 kit. The strut says the bilstein has its own bumps stop (nothing under the boot) but the eibach spring that came with it says add the bumpstop and boot (would go above the blue boot) ...which do I listen to ?
Just FYI for anyone watching, you do NOT use the included bumpstops for the front that comes with the springs ...its incorporated on the Bilstein strut
@@arcorob You're the only person I've found online that has that answer (saw your post on a couple forums). Just FYI : thanks a lot, 2 years after I'm glad I could find that info !
@@maxd6200 Glad you found it...and just FYI...2 years later that kit is still amazing....I also added the GT500 control arms and I am running Michelin Pilot sports...talk about hugging curves ? WOWO
so sense it's the same thickness at the top, do I even need the strut mount for my 2014 v6? like just buy the shocks and struts without the gt500 strut mount?
+Trevor Sellers you would just need to make sure you get 11-14 specific ones
Is this same tutorial useful for MK7 Fiesta ? with Bielstin B6.
My struts make a clunk noise when I hit bumps, the whole assembly is new including the mounts, do I just need to tighten the bolt on the strut rod? Or Do I need a rubber insulator where the bottom of the struts meet the coils
What type of impact drill is that? Need that instead of my one with a cord
so you can use 2005 to 2010 rear shocks on a 13 mustang ?
what is the part number for these struts it is not listed at all i did call cj but can not get the answer do anyone knows what is the part number for the struts
what are the parts numbers for the struts and shocks on this vid?
I have koni str.t rear shocks and they didnt come with lower or upper rear bushings. Do i reuse the factory lower bushings by cutting or pulling them off
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Yes you can reuse the stock bushings.
On the back shocks how important is it to replace the bushings on the top part of the shock?
Whats that nut at the bottom of the front strut do?
is it crucial to lower sway bar? can you wiggle out the bolt without the use of that power ttool
Marius Mateescu I hear you don't need to. Did you find out for sure? I'll be installing mine next weekend.
***** How'd it go for you? Its my turn to do it now lol!
Alex T Easy work man. Installing just the rear shocks I did in a parking lot. no need to lower the sway bar.
***** Alright man thxx
would it fit v6 2012
The GT500 mounts have enough camber adjustment for the lower springs?
This car was aligned to spec after the install but you can use camber bolts if needed.
My mustang have 94,000 miles with the factory shocks and one inch lowered springs ., Am I have to change the springs with that miles or just the struts ? My budget is not really good now . What do you sugest ?
You don’t need to change the springs. They don’t wear out like the other suspension components do.
@@newfie-dean5803 hey thank you for the response that was 2 years ago I change everything with the brand steeda tie end , control arms sway bars links springs and shocks absorbers and the stabilizer bar in the back $ 2,700 labor and parts I a, happy with brand but not with the service those guys change without my knowledge the sway bars links and the bar stabilizer in the back and I did it because it was unidentified clock noise in the front , those guys told me anyways control arms were bad and guessing the noise was coming from there after I spend all that money the noise still there I believe is in the rack in pinion the drive good but I can feel any imperfection on the road but looks amazing I have now 115,000 miles thank you
What spring compressors do yall use?
We use an OTC 6494 now, that was an old one.
the rear bushings you installed look a lot larger and I am having some trouble with my rear bushing not being large enough for the rear shock. where did you get that bushing at?
They were included with the shocks
How did u keep the strut assembly in place with a 5mm?