RobDis

When and why are these needed when changing the struts on a regular GT? 2011 GT standard struts at the current time.

LEwis26

When using an 05-10 aftermarket strut. The top of the 11+ strut is different.

RobDis

Ok thanks. I bought some struts and shocks off a 2012 GT500 Track pack. Those came with the GT500 strut mounts (obviously) so I would assume I need these but its hard finding the correct information.

Nocturnal'14

any truth to installing the GT500 strut mounts with the arrow pointing towards the ENGINE to gain back some camber when lowering vs arrow towards the fender?!

Talk on other forums about this helping...

RobDis

I wouldn't think this would work. Just because the strut mount lines up with the top of the spring and seats into the coil a little. From the way I see it you would have to turn the entire strut assembly to the inside which of course wouldn't work. This video shows how the whole process works. The car is older but the process and the mounts are pretty much the same, they may look a little different now but still should be similar.

After researching the ford parts website I discovered that the strut mount used on my 2011 GT is used on the 2012 GT500 Track Pack car. The GT500 mount that is being sold is used on the regular GT500. I thought this was odd since the GT500 mount is supposed to be an "upgrade". But the GT mount is used on the Track pack car and not the regular Shelby At this point I think Im going to take apart one side of the car next Thursday and remove the strut and see what mine looks like and see how it lines up with the new one. This may all be pointless anyway since the struts may ride like junk anyway. I will have learned my lesson for sure. But sometimes you have to take a chance. I tried to save a little money by doing this. You would know the Koni Str-T's went on sale like literally the next day after I bought these

STUKUP2112

RobDis

This was a duplicate post, sorry!

LEwis26

I'll be installing mine that way. I've heard it helps to bring camber into spec on a slight drop.

Nocturnal'14

There have been ppl who installed them this way over a yr ago and have reported no ill affect. You should be good, just curious to see if it would be different if you flipped them around and checked the alignment again!>

RobDis

Interesting. Ill have to remember this next week when I have everything torn apart. Ive been trying to find pictures of the different mounts online and I'm getting nothing. The GT500 mounts are the only ones with pics. There are drawings of the standard GT mounts but nothing that shows why they wouldn't work. I don't have a problem with buying the GT500 mounts but I don't want to if I don't have to.

RobDis

I just found these pictures. This is the strut mount that is listed on the Ford Parts website as being the standard for the GT and the GT500 With Performance Pack. It looks slightly different than the one for the regular GT500 and maybe it doesn't work because of the bell type housing on the bottom. I guess I will find out next week!

LEwis26

Just installed my setup today and put the mounts with slots toward the motor. Aligned perfectly

99mstng

What springs/drop? Did you get new bolts?

LEwis26

Koni sports, frpp p springs (1in drop), and the Konis come with new bolts for the mounts.

RobDis

Not sure which bolts your referring to. I bought Eibach camber bolts. I also got a set of Eibach Pro-Kit springs, 1 inch drop front and 1.5 in the rear. The shocks were rated for a set of springs with a 1.25" drop all around. After talking with a Ford parts guy and I will be ordering the GT500 mounts tonight. That works out because then I don't need a spring compressor. I can assemble the strut package before hand and install the assembly. Here is a link to where I got the springs. They are the Dub Edition springs but they are actually Eibach Pro-Kit. And you are buying them from Roush Performance. I actually talked with a guy from Roush and these are the real deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-2012-Mu...ht_1473wt_1392

99mstng

Hmm really - I haven't opened mine yet. How was the install? What setting are you running them at?

RobDis

So can the bolts for the suspension not be re-used?

11SHELBYGT500

Some are one time use only. Not the the bolts, some nuts are one time use only.

RobDis

How will I know?

11SHELBYGT500

They usually pack the one time use ones with the kit or will tell you which ones are one timers in the instructions. I can tell you for sure that the top nuts on your shocks are one time use.