Front struts different, any options?

[Hufen]

So I've been told by Many people from this board that the front strut design is different for these cars. Are there any aftermarket shock kits out that work yet?

Also is there any possible way to modify the front aftermarket shocks for the 05-10 to make them work?

Thanks

 

[beefcake]

So I've been told by Many people from this board that the front strut design is different for these cars. Are there any aftermarket shock kits out that work yet?

Also is there any possible way to modify the front aftermarket shocks for the 05-10 to make them work?

Thanks

I believe you just have to change the upper strut mount

 

[kyoshosp2]

I just did my springs and the upper mount was different but the lower was the same.. I'm in the same boat I have some koni's for rear but lost on what to do for the front

 

[RDK]

do you have any pictures? I don't understand how different it is

Ryan

 

[luillo]

i installed FRPP springs and the front shocks looks the same only the top part is a lil bit different but they still bolt on. the rear looks the same also.

 

[Dr_Gonzo]

I believe you just have to change the upper strut mount

Correct. Unfortunately this 'simple' change will cost you another couple hundred dollars on top of the cost of the suspension.

I am going to hold out a little bit and see if a direct-fit hits the market soon.

 

[2005mach1]

I was told to use a 2005-2009 upper mount with my 2005-2009 d-spec's and that should work. Is this correct?

 

[kyoshosp2]

should be.. the upper mount and top of shock was changed for 2011. the mounting of the strut mount is the same so it should bolt up..

 

[JeremyH]

So I've been told by Many people from this board that the front strut design is different for these cars. Are there any aftermarket shock kits out that work yet?

Also is there any possible way to modify the front aftermarket shocks for the 05-10 to make them work?

Thanks

i installed FRPP springs and the front shocks looks the same only the top part is a lil bit different but they still bolt on. the rear looks the same also.

there is no such thing as a front shock. struts up front shocks out back.

 

[beefcake]

there is no such thing as a front shock. struts up front shocks out back.

i'm sure they knew that

 

[JeremyH]

i'm sure they knew that

I hope so, cuz i was getting tired of reading it. lol

 

[Sam Strano]

The struts are not different, the upper mounts are.

Apparently I'm one of the few vendors that knows what the differences are and what to do to get aftermarket stuff on the car. You change mounts, but I also know how to install the struts along with the 2011 mounts as well.

It helps when your vendor has a 2011 and has done the work himself.

 

[Hufen]

So if I swap the upper strut mount over to the older version, then I can just use the 05-09 aftermarket struts?

Also I'm guessing the 05-09 caster camber plates would also work?

 

[cdog1157]

2010 GT 500 strut mounts, $60 below. several people on another forum said they've used them and they fit perfectly. I've got a pair waiting in my garage along with all my other parts just waiting on my freakin car to get here

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/M18183A/Ford-Mustang-Cobra-Gt-500-FRPP-Strut-Mounts

 

[908ssp]

The older upper mounts were prone to early wear and clunking. Best to change to the GT500 upper mounts on the older cars when changing suspension, springs or struts. I wonder if the new 5.0 mount is just a GT500 mount?

 

[viciousride]

I have these http://bit.ly/98VbDG for sale if you're interested.

 

[luillo]

The struts are not different, the upper mounts are.

Apparently I'm one of the few vendors that knows what the differences are and what to do to get aftermarket stuff on the car. You change mounts, but I also know how to install the struts along with the 2011 mounts as well.

It helps when your vendor has a 2011 and has done the work himself.

so, if i get the tokico D-Spec for the year 2005-2010 and the older Upper strut mount i should be good right???

 

[2005mach1]

so, if i get the tokico D-Spec for the year 2005-2010 and the older Upper strut mount i should be good right???

Thats what I'am going to try
2005 D-spec and 2007 SVT(GT500) upper mount

I'll let you know maybe be monday

 

[19COBRA93]

I wonder if the new 5.0 mount is just a GT500 mount?

No, the 2011 mounts are a different design.

Correct. Unfortunately this 'simple' change will cost you another couple hundred dollars on top of the cost of the suspension.

FRPP M-18183-A Retail $66 for the pair. Seems pretty reasonable to me. These are the 07-09 GT500 upper strut mounts.

 

[luillo]

Thats what I'am going to try
2005 D-spec and 2007 SVT(GT500) upper mount

I'll let you know maybe be monday

great man i will be checking here for the outcome.