Koni Yellow Front Struts - reuse OEM strut mount or need new?

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Apr 23, 2014 | 10:37 PM

#21

Plim

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From: San Jose, CA

I rechecked what I bought from Hypermotive:
8750-1030/ 8250-1008 - Koni STR.t orange strut and shock set
M-18183-C - GT500/ FRPP upgraded strut mounts

checking the part numbers for the orange Koni's, I found out that indeed they are intended for '05-'09 mustang. That is why the GT500 mounts work (or maybe are even required as the original wouldn't work?? ).

Apr 23, 2014 | 11:45 PM

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El Coyote GT/CS

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From: So Cal

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Originally Posted by PJRManagement

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Also, good catch on my willingness to switch to GT500 mounts comment. Yes, I am using a 2011+ strut. Let me clarify the mounts - it was really this part...2005-2014 MUSTANG FRONT STRUT MOUNT UPGRADE (PAIR), #M-18183-C. Technically not GT500, but Ford Racing...same upgrade concept. If my stock mounts ever do fail, these are what I will install.
Hope all of this helps, good luck!

Watch out: M-18183-C

*Upgrade for 2011-2014 Mustang GT/V6 (See Note Below)

NOTE: These Upper Mounts are not a direct fit for 2011-2014 Mustang GT/V6 if using factory style struts. You must use 2005-2010 Mustang GT/V6 Style Struts, OR 2007-2014 GT500 Style Struts when using these Mounts on a 2011-2014 Mustang GT/V6.

Apr 24, 2014 | 12:55 AM

#23

ohsix750

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Since everyone seems to battle the bearings falling out... Has anyone ever heard of bending a strut do to over tightening the spring compressor.. Or possibly even tightening it unevenly resulting in a bend and loss of silver *****..??

Apr 24, 2014 | 02:46 PM

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PJRManagement

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From: Las Vegas, Nevada

Quote:

Originally Posted by PJRManagement

Also, good catch on my willingness to switch to GT500 mounts comment. Yes, I am using a 2011+ strut. Let me clarify the mounts - it was really this part...2005-2014 MUSTANG FRONT STRUT MOUNT UPGRADE (PAIR), #M-18183-C. Technically not GT500, but Ford Racing...same upgrade concept. If my stock mounts ever do fail, these are what I will install.
Hope all of this helps, good luck!.

Quote:

Originally Posted by El Coyote GT/CS

Watch out: M-18183-C
*Upgrade for 2011-2014 Mustang GT/V6 (See Note Below)
NOTE: These Upper Mounts are not a direct fit for 2011-2014 Mustang GT/V6 if using factory style struts. You must use 2005-2010 Mustang GT/V6 Style Struts, OR 2007-2014 GT500 Style Struts when using these Mounts on a 2011-2014 Mustang GT/V6.

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Thanks!