Rear Shock Replacement - 2005-2014 Mustang (Mustang Build Episode 5)

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A step-by-step tutorial on how to replace the rear shocks on 2005-2014 Mustangs. This video is a part of my 2006 Mustang build project. If you're interested in checking out other videos in the series, links are down below.
I'm an average person like you. I don't have any formal automotive training. If I can do it, you can do it.
Additional Episodes available to view:
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Episode 3 (Brake Pads & Rotors Replacement) - • 2005-2009 Mustang Roto...
Episode 4 (Painting Brake Calipers) - • How To Spray Paint Bra...
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@coryevans6043 Год назад

Dude you saved my life they didn’t specify on any videos on kyb about the bushing male or female side which goes where and I sat in a fit or rage trying to figure this out thank you now I can carry on with my work after work

@DIYJeff Год назад

@Cory Evans, you're welcome!

@cruisinclt2259 Год назад

Thank you for this video! I installed these on a 2011 GT and the bushings orientation really helped.

@DIYJeff Год назад

@Cruisin' CLT, you're welcome. I'm glad the video was able to help you out.

@josie291662 Год назад

Thank you. You were very thorough. I will look for more of your videos cause I own an 06 stang.

@anthonyoof5356 2 года назад

Straight to the point and explained very well. Keep it up man

@DIYJeff 2 года назад

@Anthony Oof, thanks. I try to be concise and not waste people’s time.

@timh4595 3 года назад

Great video thanks for taking the time to make it! 👍👍 About to do this to my newly purchased 2006 v6 at 107k, original shocks are overdue.

@DIYJeff 3 года назад

@Tim H, if you follow the steps in the video you shouldn't have any problem. The one caveat is if you don't have an impact gun then tightening the nut down onto the stud of the shock in the trunk will take considerably longer.

@needfortruth534 Год назад

@@DIYJeff where can I find some rear air shocks?

@DIYJeff Год назад

@@needfortruth534, places like Americanmuscle.com and other specialized muscle car companies. But I warn you they aren’t cheap. You’re looking at $1,100 for a set of rear air shocks.

@hudsonvalleyrailandriverandair 2 года назад

Never ever place the tire aside, always place the tire under the vehicle to use incase of stand/jack failure

@davidsimmons177 4 года назад

Thanks bud. 14 v6 helped me.

@jaywardjulian6163 Год назад

Thanks for your video keep doing and I would keep watching

@DIYJeff Год назад

@jaywardjulian6163, thanks for the kind words. I have more mustang content on my channel.

@terryrideout7457 8 месяцев назад

Thanks Jeff.I have to replace in my 08 i recently purchased. With 274km will new shock give me little better height.The orginal Ford r on there now

@DIYJeff 8 месяцев назад

@terryrideout7457, possibly. If they were bad enough that they weren’t holding the weight of the rear end.

@Loveroflife5.0. Год назад

Yo Jeff thanks for making this video I didn’t have to watch the whole thing but you saved my ass !!!! I was almost done installing the new Rear Struts until I couldn’t figure out what to use on it before Jeff told me which one to use the very small 5/16 mini wrench 🔧 coupled with the 15mm wrench to tighten the Rear Struts back up

@DIYJeff Год назад

@Sergio Galvan, that’s awesome that the video was helpful! Keep up the DIY!

@MrJames314 3 года назад

excellent and helpful video. Thanks a lot!!

@DIYJeff 3 года назад

You are welcome!

@vvalasek 2 года назад

Very clear video

@geofferymaxmax 4 года назад

Thanks a lot, it was very clear and straight to the point.

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

@Geoff Max Rodd, you're welcome. I try to make my videos in a way that won't waste your time.

@JorgeSanchez-ev6ku 3 года назад

Thank you very helpful straight to the point

@DIYJeff 3 года назад

@JSracing559, glad it was helpful for you.

@Junior736209 3 года назад

Wow so simple I think I can. Do this myself

@DIYJeff 3 года назад

You can do it!

@Junior736209 3 года назад

@@DIYJeff I did this past weekend. Your video was a huge help!

@DIYJeff 3 года назад

@@Junior736209, that's awesome! I'm glad it fixed your cruise control!

@TheManic.5-OH Год назад

Where did you get a torque spec of 89ft lbs? Even in my Haynes manual, it's calling for 100ft lbs on all lug nuts, v6 or v8

@f296877 4 года назад

Great video thanks 👍

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

f296877, you're welcome!

@conny5296 4 года назад

thanks for the help

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

mari marina, you're welcome!

@jerryrivera7704 2 года назад

Jeff my mustang needs new shocks , my car moves left and right when I slow down? Feels like as if I have a flat but I don't ? U think it's my shocks??

@DIYJeff 2 года назад

@Jerry Rivera, shocks wouldn't affect side-to-side, just ride quality up and down. Sounds like possibly uneven tire wear, tire pressure too low, or you have a rear control arm issue. Could be other more major issues, but those are the one's I'd check first.

@soundretarded 3 года назад

Easy, thx

@DIYJeff 3 года назад

@Marty MkFly, you're welcome!

@zacharypowell8785 Год назад

I have a clunk when I let off the gas, and I’m thinking it’s the top bolt being loose of my aftermarket shocks. So the top bolt is in the trunk?!

@DIYJeff Год назад

Yes, correct. It’s pretty easy to access. Just have to pull back the carpet. But it’s highly unlikely the bolt is loose unless it’s a freak think. All shocks and struts are designed for the shaft to spin such that the bolt can’t come loose without holding the shaft notch with a wrench.

@MrFezco 4 года назад

Just did my 2010 GT. No wheel removal. Keep shock compressed. Do bottom first loosely then release the shock and do top lug. Easy.

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

Thanks for sharing

@Justin_SVT 3 года назад

Can’t be done on a tire size bigger than stock size. Ask me how I know

@TJFT1234 2 года назад

Great video Jeff but keep things straight for the Newby's as I noticed several times you referred to The Shock as The Strut and then back to the shock again. I knew what you meant but others, oh well. Thanks again...

@DIYJeff 2 года назад

@TJFT1234, good catch, I've worked with suspension on all my vehicles so much, I use the wrong descriptor sometimes.

@Michael-fw5ef 5 лет назад

I dont understand how to determine if the shock I removed and the shock I am installing has the same distance during install so it doesnt change my ride performance/settings. I hear people talk about it but I have never seen anyone show it on video.

@DIYJeff 5 лет назад

Michael, if the one's you are taking off are original equipment, then you would need to look for a replacement that says it an original equipment replacement. If you're not sure, you would need to take the shock off and measure it in the fully open position and the fully compressed position and then compare it to the replacement. Not sure of any other way to figure it out.

@brian8052 Год назад

Is it the same process for both sides?

@DIYJeff Год назад

@Brian, sorry just seeing you question. Yes, exactly the same for both sides.

@D.hanSr870 3 года назад

👍🏿

@michaelhomer8006 3 года назад

I watched this thru twice. At 5:18 before you put wheels back on, don't forget to swing the sway bar up and retighten the upper links. Jeff, you skipped this in your video.

@NorlinECasas-nr7mb 4 года назад

Awesome video i happen to be installing the exact same shocks as you i was wondering if you could give me a feed back on them how did they feel? Still holding up?

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

@Norlin E. Casas, I have had zero issues and they've been on the car almost a year and a half. They are a medium-stiff ride but that's what you would expect on a sports car. Stiffer suspension means less power loss. I highly recommend. them.

@dabxgrphcdsnr 3 года назад

Is a 4 wheel alignment necessary after replacing both rear shocks?

@DIYJeff 3 года назад

@Daniel Bartelson. No, just the rear. If you didn't touch anything at the front an alignment is not needed, unless the front is out of alignment from hitting a pot hole or a curb or something like that.

@davidstegne2044 2 года назад

There's no adjustment with a solid rear axle so alignment would not be necessary.

@winkawak 4 года назад

can this be done on a ramp without using jack stand?

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

winkawak , no because you have to take the load off the suspension and if it’s on a ramp you can’t take the tire off and the suspension will be loaded.

@winkawak 4 года назад

@@DIYJeff Thanks Jeff last question, will it be okay to jack up one corner at a time to replace shock or strut? or do i need to rise both both wheel up at the same time for shock or strut?

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

winkawak , you can certainly just do one side at a time.

@winkawak 4 года назад

@@DIYJeff I see that you put the jack stand with c surface on the end of the frame rail, wouldnt it slip? Can i place the jack stand below the rock panel where the jack points are?

@DIYJeff 4 года назад

winkawak, yes you can, as long as you place it under the structural support of the car, you can place a jack stand under any support.

@stevesabo1269 3 года назад

KYB is junk!

@vblic 2 года назад

If your going to comment on a Brand, the least you can do is actually write a real comment with why do you think it is junk. It's like me writing your a dummy?

@vvalasek 2 года назад

Scotty Kilmer recommends KYB as well

@TJFT1234 2 года назад