Strut/Shock install

[jeffnoel]

I'm planning on getting Tokico's, I have the C springs on the car already. Can anyone link me to a good how-to on strut/shock replacement. Also do I have to get the front aligned after replacing the struts or is there a way to do it that doesn't affect the alignment?

thanks

 

[tomustang]

buy a chilton/haynes manual, everyone should have atleast one of them for their car

 

[mity2]

front is sooo easy you don't need manual. all u need is little common semce. So is the rear.

But if you feel you need it, http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/steedaspring1.htm will give you an idea.

 

['03GTinFLA]

When I did mine I was worried about the springs popping out and killing me, mostly because a few people said don't even try it without spring compressors or a spring will pop out and kill you.
It was easy. A little prying on the front ones but they didn't fly off anywhere. Once you take a look at it, it is pretty much common sense easy.
Good luck.

 

[ponysarepretty]

It is dangerous if you don't unload the suspension, but as long as you unload it, there is no danger at all.

 

[Silvr04GT]

The only thing that's a bitch is breaking the strut top nuts off. When I did my CC plates we had to get an electric impact to buzz them off.

 

[jeffnoel]

I did my own spring install so that's no big. I'm just wondering if there's anything special I need to know before I get started. Oh and I purchased the Tokico HPs last night on eBay $265 shipped.