Which Ford strut mount do I want?
8/25/08, 03:00 PM
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Which Ford strut mount do I want?
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I'm almost ready to get my shocks and struts installed. All I need to do is to get replacement strut mounts. Since I don't plan on doing any track racing, I'm going to go with the Ford factory replacements. The problem is that they're three different ones listed.
A) 7R3Z-18183-A is an upgraded part.
B) M-18183-A is listed as a replacement part
C) GT500 (I don't know what the part# is.
So which ones do I want to order?
Thanks
Walt
I'm almost ready to get my shocks and struts installed. All I need to do is to get replacement strut mounts. Since I don't plan on doing any track racing, I'm going to go with the Ford factory replacements. The problem is that they're three different ones listed.
A) 7R3Z-18183-A is an upgraded part.
B) M-18183-A is listed as a replacement part
C) GT500 (I don't know what the part# is.
So which ones do I want to order?
Thanks
Walt
8/25/08, 04:55 PM
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I went through 3 sets of the OEM replacements after struts and springs, finally bit the bullet and paid $300 for the Steeda's, not a single problem since. They have lots of adjustment tolerance too, so you can get the alignment done properly. In my book, worth the $.
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Ok;
I'm almost ready to get my shocks and struts installed. All I need to do is to get replacement strut mounts. Since I don't plan on doing any track racing, I'm going to go with the Ford factory replacements. The problem is that they're three different ones listed.
A) 7R3Z-18183-A is an upgraded part.
B) M-18183-A is listed as a replacement part
C) GT500 (I don't know what the part# is.
So which ones do I want to order?
Thanks
A is The GT-500 Mount I Recommend These
b is the Ford Racing Part Number and Are Identical to A
These are 30% Stronger than the Non Gt-500 Mounts
KC
Walt
I'm almost ready to get my shocks and struts installed. All I need to do is to get replacement strut mounts. Since I don't plan on doing any track racing, I'm going to go with the Ford factory replacements. The problem is that they're three different ones listed.
A) 7R3Z-18183-A is an upgraded part.
B) M-18183-A is listed as a replacement part
C) GT500 (I don't know what the part# is.
So which ones do I want to order?
Thanks
A is The GT-500 Mount I Recommend These
b is the Ford Racing Part Number and Are Identical to A
These are 30% Stronger than the Non Gt-500 Mounts
KC
Walt
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8/25/08, 07:39 PM
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I'm trying to make practicle decisions without compromising either project. The Ford pieces will suit my driving style while getting the job done the right way.
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According to the TSB for front end noise over bumps, the part number for the revised upper strut mount is 8R3Z-18183-B. That is the part I will be ordering as my J&M camber plates make too much noise, even though said noise is considered normal for a part with a spherical bearing.
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According to the TSB for front end noise over bumps, the part number for the revised upper strut mount is 8R3Z-18183-B. That is the part I will be ordering as my J&M camber plates make too much noise, even though said noise is considered normal for a part with a spherical bearing.
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9/3/08, 08:19 AM
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I would go with Steeda, otherwise, when the new set you purchase goes bad, by the time you have to get a second set, you'll be close to the cost of the Steeda one. Find a Authorized Steeda parts dealer, they can get it a little cheaper (I paid $230 for mine, 'cause they didn't care to make money off of it, I was getting other work done with the shop). JMO.
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I would go with Steeda, otherwise, when the new set you purchase goes bad, by the time you have to get a second set, you'll be close to the cost of the Steeda one. Find a Authorized Steeda parts dealer, they can get it a little cheaper (I paid $230 for mine, 'cause they didn't care to make money off of it, I was getting other work done with the shop). JMO.
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