new struts

scurr3165 · 03-10-2002, 06:16 AM

I just purchased a pair of KYB GR-2 struts, and was wondering when I take the old ones out do I need to rent a spring compressor or do I not even have to bother with the springs when changing the struts.

blue00gt · 03-11-2002, 06:55 PM

The springs and struts on a stock stang are separate. You can just put the car on jackstands, then jack the control arm up a little and leave the jack holding the arm up while you remove the old strut and install the new one.

Red Mustang Gt 46 · 03-14-2002, 06:37 AM

Tip...remember to mark around the two bolts/strut assembly that hold the spindle/brake assembly. Replace the new strut to same position, this will retain original camber/caster to some degree.

03-10-2002, 06:16 AM	#1
scurr3165 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: MA Posts: 10	new struts I just purchased a pair of KYB GR-2 struts, and was wondering when I take the old ones out do I need to rent a spring compressor or do I not even have to bother with the springs when changing the struts.

03-11-2002, 06:55 PM	#2
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	The springs and struts on a stock stang are separate. You can just put the car on jackstands, then jack the control arm up a little and leave the jack holding the arm up while you remove the old strut and install the new one. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s

03-14-2002, 06:37 AM	#3
Red Mustang Gt 46 13.3 @ 103 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Maryland Posts: 253	Tip...remember to mark around the two bolts/strut assembly that hold the spindle/brake assembly. Replace the new strut to same position, this will retain original camber/caster to some degree. __________________ Equipment by: Steeda C&L COMP CAMS FRPP MSD Bassani Magnaflow MAC

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