Could not have been easier, except that my socket set had every size BUT the 18mm needed for the panhard. :bang:

This is an upgrade that is well worth the expense, IMO. No noticable increase in NVH and better tracking over expansion joints when cornering.

I am pleased.

Springs are next. She's going in next week for TSB service. Shaker, Fuel and Struts. Dealer said he'd swap out the springs at the same time, gratis.

Did I say I was pleased?

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Nice dealer that will put in aftermarket springs and free to boot!

 

Oh, I fully expect to have to pay for an alignment, and a c/c kit, but I knew that going in. And I'll buy the springs from the dealer as well, even though I could get them cheaper elsewhere. The front will be done on TSB service, so Ford is paying for that. The rear takes next to no time, so they'll make up the difference on the previously mentioned parts and service.

I know a good dealer when I find one and this one's a gem. I'm not going to try to stiff them, any more than they'd do me.

 

A good dealer that will work with you is a real treasure...great find!