How to replace front shock absorbers on your classic Ford Mustang

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Today at Alf's Mustang Garage we replace the front shocks on a 1967 Ford Mustang coupe. This video will show you the process that I take when replacing front shocks on any 1965-1973 Mustang. If you have any tips or suggestions that you don't see in the video, feel free to comment below and thanks for watching.
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@AlfsMustangGarage 3 года назад

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@Shitbird3249 3 года назад

If I could send you pics of how much you’ve taught me with this playlist. You’ve made this quarantine quite enjoyable. Thankyou. Seriously .

@AlfsMustangGarage 3 года назад

Thank you! It's nice to know the videos are appreciated!

@donaldwilliams4038 Год назад

As usual another excellent video with easy to follow commentary. Very good description of what is usually the hardest part and that is removing and reinstalling the two bottom shock absorber nuts on the coil spring perch.

@AlfsMustangGarage Год назад

Thank you very much

@johndemoss2969 2 года назад

This is just Excellent Training by Alf, demonstrating the fundamentals of Mustang shock replacement. Another great job !!

@AlfsMustangGarage 2 года назад

Thanks John, I appreciate it.

@robertclymer6948 2 года назад

Bless you sir! You always have a video for all my projects!!! Blessing from Motown! Thank you!!!!

@AlfsMustangGarage 2 года назад

Thank you Robert! I appreciate you always taking the time to comment!

@robertclymer6948 2 года назад

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@AlfsMustangGarage 2 года назад

Ha ha I checked him out! I can see what you mean. He looks slightly more manly but I'm a close second 😅😅😅

@tonybradley4561 4 месяца назад

Did mine today and only took the two bolts off top of shock it will come out that way too if you turn it right.

@robertclymer6948 2 года назад

Hello Brother Alf! I cannot find your video of rear shock replacements. I know you made one that I saw. You had to car on the lift. I should have saved it, my bad. Take care my friend. Cheers from Motown.

@AlfsMustangGarage 2 года назад

Hey Robert! I actually don't have a specific video on rear shocks. I wonder if you were watching a different video with me working in the rear. I'm hoping to start posting again soon. The shop has moved and it's been crazy but I need to film and upload a shop update video soon. Hope all is well!

@martharamos2278 2 месяца назад

Wat brand do u recommend? Monroe’s or Drakes scott

@CarsofMetal77 2 года назад

Is there a video for the rear shocks? I have a 74 Mercury Comet, basically the same underpinnings. Thanks!

@AlfsMustangGarage 2 года назад

I don't have one of those yet I'm afraid.

@CarsofMetal77 2 года назад

@@AlfsMustangGarage Ok. I did the front shocks on my 74 Comet yesterday with help from your video. I just need to figure out how to access the rear shocks. Would it be behind the rear seat? Thanks again!

@AlfsMustangGarage 2 года назад

Yes they should be behind the rear seat. Usually accessible through the truck also. Look for an oval shaped hole. May have a rubber plug covering it.

@FootageFactory Год назад

Is there a link to the new shock and bushing?

@AlfsMustangGarage Год назад

amzn.to/3mVJbuy There you go sir.

@Bikedueder 2 года назад

SO how about Torinos? ALL of the replacement shocks are too short to jack the car up? The shocks bottom out before the suspension hits the stops at full extension. They use a bayonet mount up top, and you cannot even get the nuts started on the threads when installing the new shocks, unless the suspension is supporting the weight of the car.

@officer3163 3 года назад

What size are the top shock bolts the the caps ?? I can't find any that fit anywhere please help .

@AlfsMustangGarage 3 года назад

Thomas, I will do some looking into this for you and hopefully provide you with a link to a part you can get 👍

@AlfsMustangGarage 3 года назад

So there are plenty of mounting kits available from National Parts Depot. You didn't mention the year of your car so I will post a link here for a 67 and then you can navigate their website to find the right ones if you don't have a 67. Hope that helps. www.npdlink.com/product/mounting-kit-front-shock/143720?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dshock%252Babsorber%252Bmounting%252Bkit%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D

@banks412gmailcom Год назад

Alf - is there any way to tell if I need to replace my front and/or rear shocks without taking them all the way off the car? Previous owner put a 2" lowering kit on the rear, so my '65 already rides like a tank, but the right rear looks like it's sagging a bit as the car sits in the garage. Shocks don't look overly 'old' or beat up, so it has me a little concerned. Should I just pull the rear shocks and check them, or is there any other way? I realize this is probably a dumb question, but I'm trying to learn as I go - thanks!

@AlfsMustangGarage Год назад

No worries. If they are leaking, that is a good way to condem them. Other than that just try bouncing the car and see how it rebounds. If it's excessive then that's bad. If it's way stiff, then that's bad too. You'll probably know more once you remove them. Hope that helps!

@banks412gmailcom Год назад

@@AlfsMustangGarage Thank you very much! I'll check for leaks and see how they respond when bouncing the car. Worst case, I'll look into just replacing them - thanks!

@AlfsMustangGarage Год назад

Sounds good. Chances are if they have been on the car for 10 plus years, it's a safe bet that they are bad.

@banks412gmailcom Год назад

@@AlfsMustangGarage at the 9:30 mark, it looks like the rubber spacers are really compressed - like out past the metal washer. Am I seeing that right? How tight should those nuts be?